Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 vs PNY Performance 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL16PNY Performance 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40
1×16 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL40Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and PNY Performance 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65.
- Total capacity: PNY Performance 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: PNY Performance 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).
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
PNY Performance 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 | PNY Performance 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | Gear score | 65 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 3,600 MHz | Speed | 4,800 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL40 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $416 |
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 PNY Performance 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 better?
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and PNY Performance 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65. Total capacity: PNY Performance 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: PNY Performance 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: PNY Performance 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).