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Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18

RAM · Crucial

Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL18

Very good

Capacity65

Speed76

Latency97

Generation62

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL18

Very good

Capacity65

Speed76

Latency97

Generation62

Verdict

Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18		G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
76	Gear score	76
DDR4	Type	DDR4
16 GB	Total capacity	16 GB
2×8 GB	Kit	2×8 GB
4,000 MHz	Speed	4,000 MHz
CL18	CAS latency	CL18
—	Estimated price	≈ $106

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 V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 better?

Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.

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