Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 vs Mushkin Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL16Mushkin Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
4×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL15Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and Mushkin Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65.
- Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
- CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL16).
- Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Mushkin Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 | Mushkin Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | Gear score | 65 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 4×4 GB |
| 3,600 MHz | Speed | 2,800 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL15 |
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 Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 better?
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and Mushkin Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65. Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).