Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 vs G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16
Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17
2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL17G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3466 MHz · CL16Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 and G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 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 Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (3,466 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).
- G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17
If you care most about total capacity.
G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 | G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Gear score | 73 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 3,000 MHz | Speed | 3,466 MHz |
| CL17 | CAS latency | CL16 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $378 |
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 Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 better?
Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 and G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 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 Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (3,466 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (3,466 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).