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Crucial Ballistix 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 vs G.Skill Trident Z Neo 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3800 CL18

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
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Z Neo 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3800 CL18

2×32 GB · DDR4 · 3800 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 85.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity100
Speed73
Latency94
Generation62
Verdict

Crucial Ballistix 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and G.Skill Trident Z Neo 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3800 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 85.

  • Speed: G.Skill Trident Z Neo 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3800 CL18 leads (3,800 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
  • Crucial Ballistix 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 9.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Crucial Ballistix 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Trident Z Neo 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3800 CL18

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial Ballistix 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL16G.Skill Trident Z Neo 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3800 CL18
85Gear score85
DDR4TypeDDR4
64 GBTotal capacity64 GB
2×32 GBKit2×32 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed3,800 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL18

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 Neo 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3800 CL18 better?

Crucial Ballistix 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and G.Skill Trident Z Neo 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3800 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 85. Speed: G.Skill Trident Z Neo 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3800 CL18 leads (3,800 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18). Crucial Ballistix 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 9.5 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Trident Z Neo 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3800 CL18 leads (3,800 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).