Crucial Ballistix 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4266 CL17
Crucial Ballistix 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
2×32 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL16G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4266 CL17
2×16 GB · DDR4 · 4266 MHz · CL17Crucial Ballistix 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4266 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 85.
- Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (64 GB vs 32 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4266 CL17 leads (4,266 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).
- G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4266 CL17 has lower true latency (8.0 ns vs 8.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4266 CL17
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 | G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4266 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 85 | Gear score | 85 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 64 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×32 GB | Kit | 2×16 GB |
| 3,600 MHz | Speed | 4,266 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL17 |
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 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 or G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4266 CL17 better?
Crucial Ballistix 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4266 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 85. Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (64 GB vs 32 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4266 CL17 leads (4,266 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4266 CL17 leads (4,266 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).