Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 vs G.Skill TridentZ RGB 256GB (8x32GB) DDR4 3200 CL19
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL18G.Skill TridentZ RGB 256GB (8x32GB) DDR4 3200 CL19
8×32 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL19Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 and G.Skill TridentZ RGB 256GB (8x32GB) DDR4 3200 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.
- Total capacity: G.Skill TridentZ RGB 256GB (8x32GB) DDR4 3200 CL19 leads (256 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL19).
- Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 11.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill TridentZ RGB 256GB (8x32GB) DDR4 3200 CL19
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 | G.Skill TridentZ RGB 256GB (8x32GB) DDR4 3200 CL19 | |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Gear score | 76 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 256 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 8×32 GB |
| 4,000 MHz | Speed | 3,200 MHz |
| CL18 | CAS latency | CL19 |
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 TridentZ RGB 256GB (8x32GB) DDR4 3200 CL19 better?
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 and G.Skill TridentZ RGB 256GB (8x32GB) DDR4 3200 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76. Total capacity: G.Skill TridentZ RGB 256GB (8x32GB) DDR4 3200 CL19 leads (256 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL19).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).