Memory kits / Comparison

Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 vs Crucial CT4G4DFS632A 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL22

RAM · Crucial

Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 48.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed40
Latency66
Generation62
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RAM · Crucial

Crucial CT4G4DFS632A 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL22

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL22
GEAR SCORE 48.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed60
Latency64
Generation62
Verdict

Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and Crucial CT4G4DFS632A 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48.

  • Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Crucial CT4G4DFS632A 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL22).
  • Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 has lower true latency (13.3 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Crucial CT4G4DFS632A 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL22

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16Crucial CT4G4DFS632A 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL22
48Gear score48
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity4 GB
2×4 GBKit1×4 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed3,200 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL22

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 (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 or Crucial CT4G4DFS632A 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 better?

Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and Crucial CT4G4DFS632A 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48. Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Crucial CT4G4DFS632A 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL22).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Crucial CT4G4DFS632A 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).