Crucial CT16G4DFRA32A 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 vs Lexar THOR 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
Crucial CT16G4DFRA32A 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL22
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL22Lexar THOR 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL18Crucial CT16G4DFRA32A 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 and Lexar THOR 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 63.
- Total capacity: Crucial CT16G4DFRA32A 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Lexar THOR 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
- CAS latency: Lexar THOR 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL22).
- Lexar THOR 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial CT16G4DFRA32A 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL22
If you care most about total capacity.
Lexar THOR 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial CT16G4DFRA32A 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 | Lexar THOR 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 63 | Gear score | 63 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 1×16 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 3,200 MHz | Speed | 3,600 MHz |
| CL22 | CAS latency | CL18 |
| ≈ $104 | 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 CT16G4DFRA32A 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 or Lexar THOR 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 better?
Crucial CT16G4DFRA32A 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 and Lexar THOR 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 63. Total capacity: Crucial CT16G4DFRA32A 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Lexar THOR 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: Lexar THOR 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL22).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Lexar THOR 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).