Crucial Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 vs Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21
Crucial Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46
2×8 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL46Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21
2×32 GB · DDR4 · 2933 MHz · CL21Crucial Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 and Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70.
- Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 leads (5,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).
- CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 leads (CL21 vs CL46).
- Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 has lower true latency (14.3 ns vs 16.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46
If you care most about speed.
Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 | Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | Gear score | 70 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 64 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×32 GB |
| 5,600 MHz | Speed | 2,933 MHz |
| CL46 | CAS latency | CL21 |
| ≈ $88 | Estimated price | — |
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 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 better?
Crucial Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 and Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70. Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Crucial Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 leads (5,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 leads (CL21 vs CL46).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 leads (5,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).