Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 vs G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL14
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL18G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL14
4×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL14Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 and G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL14 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL18).
- Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 9.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
If you care most about speed, true latency.
G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL14
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 | G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL14 | |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Gear score | 76 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 4,000 MHz | Speed | 3,000 MHz |
| CL18 | CAS latency | CL14 |
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 Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL14 better?
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 and G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76. Total capacity: G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL14 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL18).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).