Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 vs Patriot Viper Steel RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL20
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL15Patriot Viper Steel RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL20
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL20Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 and Patriot Viper Steel RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70.
- Speed: Patriot Viper Steel RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL20).
- Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 11.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Patriot Viper Steel RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL20
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 | Patriot Viper Steel RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | Gear score | 70 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 3,200 MHz | Speed | 3,600 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL20 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $98 |
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 Patriot Viper Steel RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 better?
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 and Patriot Viper Steel RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70. Speed: Patriot Viper Steel RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL20). Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 11.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Steel RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).