Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL15G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15
2×16 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL15Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
- Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15
If you care most about speed, true latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 | G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | Gear score | 70 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×16 GB |
| 3,200 MHz | Speed | 2,666 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL15 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $140 |
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 3200 CL15 or G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 better?
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).