Memory kits / Comparison

Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 vs GeIL EVO V RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40

RAM · Crucial

Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed70
Latency97
Generation62
VS
RAM · GeIL

GeIL EVO V RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40

1×16 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL40
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed62
Latency47
Generation100
Verdict

Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and GeIL EVO V RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65.

  • Total capacity: GeIL EVO V RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: GeIL EVO V RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL40).
  • Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 16.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

GeIL EVO V RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40

If you care most about total capacity, speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16GeIL EVO V RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40
65Gear score65
DDR4TypeDDR5
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×8 GBKit1×16 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed4,800 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL40

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 3600 CL16 or GeIL EVO V RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 better?

Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and GeIL EVO V RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65. Total capacity: GeIL EVO V RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: GeIL EVO V RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL40).

Which one is faster?

Speed: GeIL EVO V RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).