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Crucial CT16G4DFD8266 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 vs G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10

RAM · Crucial

Crucial CT16G4DFD8266 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 58.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed46
Latency60
Generation62
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 58.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed32
Latency100
Generation25
Verdict

Crucial CT16G4DFD8266 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 and G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 58.

  • Speed: Crucial CT16G4DFD8266 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL19).
  • G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 has lower true latency (8.3 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Crucial CT16G4DFD8266 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial CT16G4DFD8266 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10
58Gear score58
DDR4TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×16 GBKit2×8 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL19CAS latencyCL10
≈ $94Estimated price≈ $272

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FAQ

Is Crucial CT16G4DFD8266 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 or G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 better?

Crucial CT16G4DFD8266 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 and G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 58. Speed: Crucial CT16G4DFD8266 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL19). G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 has lower true latency (8.3 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Crucial CT16G4DFD8266 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Crucial CT16G4DFD8266 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 ≈ $94, G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 ≈ $272. Current prices vary by store.