Crucial Ballistix Elite 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 vs Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18
Crucial Ballistix Elite 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL15Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3866 MHz · CL18Crucial Ballistix Elite 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.
- Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix Elite 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (3,866 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Elite 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL18).
- Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 has lower true latency (9.3 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix Elite 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix Elite 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 | Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | Gear score | 75 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 3,000 MHz | Speed | 3,866 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL18 |
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 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 or Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 better?
Crucial Ballistix Elite 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix Elite 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (3,866 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Elite 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL18).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (3,866 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).