Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 vs Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL15Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38
2×8 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL38Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 and Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70.
- Speed: Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL38).
- Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 14.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 | Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 | |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | Gear score | 70 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 3,200 MHz | Speed | 5,200 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL38 |
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 Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 better?
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 and Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70. Speed: Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL38). Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 14.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).