Crucial CT16G4DFD8266 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 vs G.Skill Trident X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9
Crucial CT16G4DFD8266 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL19G.Skill Trident X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9
4×4 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL9Crucial CT16G4DFD8266 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 and G.Skill Trident X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 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 (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL19).
- G.Skill Trident X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial CT16G4DFD8266 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill Trident X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial CT16G4DFD8266 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 | G.Skill Trident X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | Gear score | 58 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 1×16 GB | Kit | 4×4 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL19 | CAS latency | CL9 |
| ≈ $94 | 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 CT16G4DFD8266 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 or G.Skill Trident X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 better?
Crucial CT16G4DFD8266 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 and G.Skill Trident X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 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 (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL19). G.Skill Trident X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL9 has lower true latency (7.5 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).