Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 vs Mushkin Essentials 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL16Mushkin Essentials 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
1×32 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL19Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and Mushkin Essentials 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65.
- Total capacity: Mushkin Essentials 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL19).
- Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Mushkin Essentials 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 | Mushkin Essentials 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 | |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | Gear score | 65 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 1×32 GB |
| 3,600 MHz | Speed | 2,666 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL19 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $160 |
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 Mushkin Essentials 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 better?
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and Mushkin Essentials 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65. Total capacity: Mushkin Essentials 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL19).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).