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Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 vs Netac Shadow II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

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 · Netac

Netac Shadow II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed46
Latency60
Generation62
Verdict

Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and Netac Shadow II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65.

  • Total capacity: Netac Shadow II 32GB (2x16GB) 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).
Pick this

Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Netac Shadow II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16Netac Shadow II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
65Gear score65
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity32 GB
1×8 GBKit2×16 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL19

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 Netac Shadow II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 better?

Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and Netac Shadow II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65. Total capacity: Netac Shadow II 32GB (2x16GB) 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).