Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 vs Silicon Power SP016GBSVU520F02 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL15Silicon Power SP016GBSVU520F02 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42
1×16 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL42Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and Silicon Power SP016GBSVU520F02 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68.
- Speed: Silicon Power SP016GBSVU520F02 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL42).
- Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 16.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Silicon Power SP016GBSVU520F02 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 | Silicon Power SP016GBSVU520F02 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 | |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Gear score | 68 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 3,000 MHz | Speed | 5,200 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL42 |
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 3000 CL15 or Silicon Power SP016GBSVU520F02 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 better?
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and Silicon Power SP016GBSVU520F02 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68. Speed: Silicon Power SP016GBSVU520F02 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL42). Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 16.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Silicon Power SP016GBSVU520F02 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).