Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL18G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34
2×16 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL34Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 and G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34 leads (4,800 MHz vs 4,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL34).
- Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 | G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34 | |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Gear score | 76 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×16 GB |
| 4,000 MHz | Speed | 4,800 MHz |
| CL18 | CAS latency | CL34 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $166 |
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 4000 CL18 or G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34 better?
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 and G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34 leads (4,800 MHz vs 4,000 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL34).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL34 leads (4,800 MHz vs 4,000 MHz).