Memory kits / Comparison

Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 vs Kingston ValueRAM 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

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 · Kingston

Kingston ValueRAM 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

3×16 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 54.0 / 100Average
Capacity95
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
Verdict

Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 and Kingston ValueRAM 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54.

  • Total capacity: Kingston ValueRAM 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (48 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
Pick this

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

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Kingston ValueRAM 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400Kingston ValueRAM 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
54Gear score54
DDR4TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity48 GB
2×8 GBKit3×16 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
—CAS latencyCL11
—Estimated price≈ $150

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 Kingston ValueRAM 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?

Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 and Kingston ValueRAM 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54. Total capacity: Kingston ValueRAM 48GB (3x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (48 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).