Crucial Ballistix Sport 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Patriot Signature Line 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40
Crucial Ballistix Sport 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Patriot Signature Line 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40
1×8 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL40Crucial Ballistix Sport 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Patriot Signature Line 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56.
- Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix Sport 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Patriot Signature Line 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Sport 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL40).
- Crucial Ballistix Sport 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 16.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix Sport 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Patriot Signature Line 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix Sport 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | Patriot Signature Line 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Gear score | 56 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR5 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 4,800 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL40 |
| ≈ $330 | Estimated price | ≈ $56 |
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 Sport 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or Patriot Signature Line 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 better?
Crucial Ballistix Sport 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Patriot Signature Line 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56. Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix Sport 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Patriot Signature Line 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Sport 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL40).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Signature Line 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Crucial Ballistix Sport 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 ≈ $330, Patriot Signature Line 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 ≈ $56. Current prices vary by store.