Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 vs G.Skill Trident Z Neo 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL16
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL18G.Skill Trident Z Neo 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL16
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3800 MHz · CL16Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 and G.Skill Trident Z Neo 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,800 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z Neo 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
- G.Skill Trident Z Neo 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL16 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 9.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL16
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 | G.Skill Trident Z Neo 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Gear score | 76 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 4,000 MHz | Speed | 3,800 MHz |
| CL18 | CAS latency | CL16 |
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 Neo 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL16 better?
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 and G.Skill Trident Z Neo 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76. Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,800 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z Neo 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18). G.Skill Trident Z Neo 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3800 CL16 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 9.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,800 MHz).