Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 vs Crucial CT2K32G3ELSDQ4186D 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL11
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16Crucial CT2K32G3ELSDQ4186D 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL11
2×32 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL11Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and Crucial CT2K32G3ELSDQ4186D 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 60 and 60.
- Total capacity: Crucial CT2K32G3ELSDQ4186D 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (64 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial CT2K32G3ELSDQ4186D 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL16).
- Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Crucial CT2K32G3ELSDQ4186D 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL11
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 | Crucial CT2K32G3ELSDQ4186D 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | Gear score | 60 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 64 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 2×32 GB |
| 3,200 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL11 |
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 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 or Crucial CT2K32G3ELSDQ4186D 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 better?
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and Crucial CT2K32G3ELSDQ4186D 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 60 and 60. Total capacity: Crucial CT2K32G3ELSDQ4186D 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (64 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial CT2K32G3ELSDQ4186D 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).