Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 vs Crucial CT8G56C46S5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL16Crucial CT8G56C46S5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46
1×8 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL46Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 and Crucial CT8G56C46S5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61.
- Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Crucial CT8G56C46S5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 leads (5,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL46).
- Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 16.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Crucial CT8G56C46S5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 | Crucial CT8G56C46S5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 | |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Gear score | 61 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 5,600 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL46 |
| ≈ $320 | Estimated price | ≈ $52 |
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 Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 or Crucial CT8G56C46S5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 better?
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 and Crucial CT8G56C46S5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61. Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Crucial CT8G56C46S5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 leads (5,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL46).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial CT8G56C46S5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 leads (5,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 ≈ $320, Crucial CT8G56C46S5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 ≈ $52. Current prices vary by store.