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Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17

RAM · Crucial

Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed54
Latency80
Generation62
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17

4×4 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed70
Latency94
Generation62
Verdict

Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.

  • Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17
73Gear score73
DDR4TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×16 GBKit4×4 GB
3,000 MHzSpeed3,600 MHz
CL17CAS latencyCL17

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 AT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 or G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 better?

Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).