Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL16G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL16).
- Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
If you care most about speed, true latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 | G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Gear score | 52 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL11 |
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 (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 or G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?
Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).