Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 vs Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40
Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17
2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL17Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40
2×8 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL40Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 and Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 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 Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL40).
- Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 | Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Gear score | 73 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 3,000 MHz | Speed | 5,600 MHz |
| CL17 | CAS latency | CL40 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $108 |
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 Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 better?
Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 and Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 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 Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL40).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).