Crucial Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 vs Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
Crucial Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46
2×8 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL46Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
2×16 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL17Crucial Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 and Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70.
- Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 leads (5,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
- CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL46).
- Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 has lower true latency (12.1 ns vs 16.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46
If you care most about speed.
Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 | Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | Gear score | 70 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×16 GB |
| 5,600 MHz | Speed | 2,800 MHz |
| CL46 | CAS latency | CL17 |
| ≈ $88 | Estimated price | ≈ $360 |
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 Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 or Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 better?
Crucial Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 and Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70. Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Crucial Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 leads (5,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL46).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 leads (5,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Crucial Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 ≈ $88, Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 ≈ $360. Current prices vary by store.