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Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 vs Kingston FURY Beast RGB 16GB (2x8GB) 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 · Kingston

Kingston FURY Beast RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17

2×8 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 Kingston FURY Beast RGB 16GB (2x8GB) 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: Kingston FURY Beast RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
  • Kingston FURY Beast RGB 16GB (2x8GB) 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

Kingston FURY Beast RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17Kingston FURY Beast RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17
73Gear score73
DDR4TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×16 GBKit2×8 GB
3,000 MHzSpeed3,600 MHz
CL17CAS latencyCL17
—Estimated price≈ $112

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 Kingston FURY Beast RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 better?

Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 and Kingston FURY Beast RGB 16GB (2x8GB) 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: Kingston FURY Beast RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). Kingston FURY Beast RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston FURY Beast RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).