Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 vs Crucial CT8G48C40U5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40
Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL17Crucial CT8G48C40U5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40
1×8 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL40Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 and Crucial CT8G48C40U5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56.
- Speed: Crucial CT8G48C40U5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL40).
- Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 16.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Crucial CT8G48C40U5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 | Crucial CT8G48C40U5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Gear score | 56 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 3,000 MHz | Speed | 4,800 MHz |
| CL17 | CAS latency | CL40 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $50 |
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 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 or Crucial CT8G48C40U5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 better?
Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 and Crucial CT8G48C40U5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56. Speed: Crucial CT8G48C40U5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL40). Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 16.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial CT8G48C40U5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).