Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 vs Kingston Server Premier 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL42
Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL15Kingston Server Premier 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL42
1×32 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL42Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and Kingston Server Premier 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.
- Speed: Kingston Server Premier 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL42).
- Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 16.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston Server Premier 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL42
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 | Kingston Server Premier 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 | |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | Gear score | 75 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 1×32 GB |
| 3,000 MHz | Speed | 5,200 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL42 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $334 |
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 Server Premier 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 better?
Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and Kingston Server Premier 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Speed: Kingston Server Premier 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL42). Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 16.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston Server Premier 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).