Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 vs Samsung M386A8K40BM1-CRC4Q 64GB (1x64GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL15Samsung M386A8K40BM1-CRC4Q 64GB (1x64GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
1×64 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and Samsung M386A8K40BM1-CRC4Q 64GB (1x64GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 67.
- Total capacity: Samsung M386A8K40BM1-CRC4Q 64GB (1x64GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL17).
- Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Samsung M386A8K40BM1-CRC4Q 64GB (1x64GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 | Samsung M386A8K40BM1-CRC4Q 64GB (1x64GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Gear score | 67 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 64 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×64 GB |
| 3,000 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL17 |
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.
Which one adds more to your setup?
The scanner finds your graphics card, CPU, RAM, monitor, mouse and keyboard in under a minute. You get a score out of 100, estimated FPS in games, a bottleneck check and upgrade tips made for you.
FAQ
Is Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 or Samsung M386A8K40BM1-CRC4Q 64GB (1x64GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and Samsung M386A8K40BM1-CRC4Q 64GB (1x64GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 67. Total capacity: Samsung M386A8K40BM1-CRC4Q 64GB (1x64GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).