Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18
Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL18G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL18Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 and G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
- Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
If you care most about speed, true latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 | G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Gear score | 67 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 4,000 MHz | Speed | 3,200 MHz |
| CL18 | 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 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 or G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 better?
Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 and G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).