Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 vs Kingston KVR21R15S4K4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
4×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL16Kingston KVR21R15S4K4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
4×8 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 and Kingston KVR21R15S4K4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61.
- Total capacity: Kingston KVR21R15S4K4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston KVR21R15S4K4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL16).
- Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Kingston KVR21R15S4K4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 | Kingston KVR21R15S4K4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Gear score | 61 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL15 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $258 |
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 (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 or Kingston KVR21R15S4K4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 better?
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 and Kingston KVR21R15S4K4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61. Total capacity: Kingston KVR21R15S4K4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston KVR21R15S4K4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).