Memory kits / Comparison

Crucial Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 vs Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith RGB Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38

RAM · Crucial

Crucial Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46

2×8 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL46
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed77
Latency48
Generation100
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RAM · Silicon

Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith RGB Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38

2×8 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL38
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed70
Latency58
Generation100
Verdict

Crucial Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 and Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith RGB Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70.

  • Speed: Crucial Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 leads (5,600 MHz vs 5,200 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith RGB Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (CL38 vs CL46).
  • Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith RGB Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 has lower true latency (14.6 ns vs 16.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Crucial Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith RGB Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith RGB Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38
70Gear score70
DDR5TypeDDR5
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit2×8 GB
5,600 MHzSpeed5,200 MHz
CL46CAS latencyCL38
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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 Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith RGB Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 better?

Crucial Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 and Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith RGB Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70. Speed: Crucial Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 leads (5,600 MHz vs 5,200 MHz). CAS latency: Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith RGB Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (CL38 vs CL46). Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith RGB Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 has lower true latency (14.6 ns vs 16.4 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Crucial Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 leads (5,600 MHz vs 5,200 MHz).