Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 vs Lexar Ares RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18
Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL15Lexar Ares RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3866 MHz · CL18Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and Lexar Ares RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 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: Lexar Ares RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (3,866 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL18).
- Lexar Ares RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 has lower true latency (9.3 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.
Lexar Ares RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 | Lexar Ares RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | Gear score | 75 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 3,000 MHz | Speed | 3,866 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL18 |
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 Lexar Ares RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 better?
Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and Lexar Ares RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 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: Lexar Ares RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (3,866 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL18).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Lexar Ares RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (3,866 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).