Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 vs Kingston HyperX Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19
Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL15Kingston HyperX Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL19Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and Kingston HyperX Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.
- Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Kingston HyperX Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL19).
- Kingston HyperX Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 has lower true latency (9.5 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Kingston HyperX Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 | Kingston HyperX Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 | |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | Gear score | 75 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 3,000 MHz | Speed | 4,000 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL19 |
The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.
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FAQ
Is Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 or Kingston HyperX Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 better?
Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and Kingston HyperX Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL19).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston HyperX Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).