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Crucial Ballistix 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 vs G.Skill Trident Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17

RAM · Crucial

Crucial Ballistix 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

2×32 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 85.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity100
Speed70
Latency97
Generation62
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17

8×8 GB · DDR4 · 3733 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 85.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity100
Speed72
Latency96
Generation62
Verdict

Crucial Ballistix 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and G.Skill Trident Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 85.

  • Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (3,733 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).
Pick this

Crucial Ballistix 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

If you care most about cAS latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Trident Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial Ballistix 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL16G.Skill Trident Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17
85Gear score85
DDR4TypeDDR4
64 GBTotal capacity64 GB
2×32 GBKit8×8 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed3,733 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL17

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 Trident Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 better?

Crucial Ballistix 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and G.Skill Trident Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 85. Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (3,733 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 Trident Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (3,733 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).