Memory kits / Comparison

Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 vs Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

RAM · Crucial

Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000

4×4 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz
GEAR SCORE 60.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed54
Generation62
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RAM · Crucial

Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 60.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed60
Latency90
Generation62
Verdict

Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 and Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 60 and 60.

  • Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
Pick this

Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
60Gear score60
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
4×4 GBKit1×8 GB
3,000 MHzSpeed3,200 MHz
—CAS latencyCL16

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 3000 or Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 better?

Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 and Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 60 and 60. Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).