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Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 vs Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CVF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21

RAM · Crucial

Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000

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

Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CVF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21

1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2933 MHz · CL21
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed52
Latency60
Generation62
Verdict

Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 and Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CVF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 60 and 59.

  • Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).
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Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CVF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21
60Gear score59
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
4×4 GBKit1×16 GB
3,000 MHzSpeed2,933 MHz
—CAS latencyCL21
—Estimated price≈ $200

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 Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CVF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 better?

Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 and Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CVF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 60 and 59. Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3000 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).