Crucial Ballistix 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 vs Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL32
Crucial Ballistix 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
2×32 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL16Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL32
1×16 GB · DDR5 · 6400 MHz · CL32Crucial Ballistix 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL32 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 85.
- Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL32 leads (6,400 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL32).
- Crucial Ballistix 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL32
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 | Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL32 | |
|---|---|---|
| 85 | Gear score | 85 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 64 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×32 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 3,600 MHz | Speed | 6,400 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL32 |
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 Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL32 better?
Crucial Ballistix 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL32 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 85. Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL32 leads (6,400 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL32).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL32 leads (6,400 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).