Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 vs Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL16Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL10Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65.
- Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
- CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL16).
- Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 has lower true latency (8.3 ns vs 8.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
If you care most about speed.
Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 | Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | Gear score | 65 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 3,600 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL10 |
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 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 better?
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65. Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).