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Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15

RAM · Crucial

Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz
GEAR SCORE 54.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed40
Generation62
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 54.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed46
Latency80
Generation62
Verdict

Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54.

  • Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
Pick this

Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15
54Gear score54
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×8 GBKit2×4 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
—CAS latencyCL15
—Estimated price≈ $78

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 LT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 or G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 better?

Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54. Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).