Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 vs Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17
Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17
2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL17Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL17Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 and Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 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: Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
- Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 has lower true latency (9.4 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.
Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 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 CL17 | Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Gear score | 73 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 3,000 MHz | Speed | 3,600 MHz |
| CL17 | CAS latency | CL17 |
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 Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 better?
Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 and Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 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: Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 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: Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).