Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 vs Kingston FURY Beast 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL38
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL18Kingston FURY Beast 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL38
2×32 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL38Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 and Kingston FURY Beast 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.
- Total capacity: Kingston FURY Beast 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Kingston FURY Beast 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 leads (4,800 MHz vs 4,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL38).
- Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 15.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston FURY Beast 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL38
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 | Kingston FURY Beast 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 | |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Gear score | 76 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 64 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×32 GB |
| 4,000 MHz | Speed | 4,800 MHz |
| CL18 | CAS latency | CL38 |
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 Kingston FURY Beast 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 better?
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 and Kingston FURY Beast 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76. Total capacity: Kingston FURY Beast 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Kingston FURY Beast 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 leads (4,800 MHz vs 4,000 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL38).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston FURY Beast 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 leads (4,800 MHz vs 4,000 MHz).