Crucial CT16G4DFRA32A 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 vs Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL46
Crucial CT16G4DFRA32A 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL22
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL22Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL46
1×16 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL46Crucial CT16G4DFRA32A 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 and Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL46 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 63.
- Speed: Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL46 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial CT16G4DFRA32A 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 leads (CL22 vs CL46).
- Crucial CT16G4DFRA32A 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 has lower true latency (13.8 ns vs 19.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial CT16G4DFRA32A 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL22
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL46
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial CT16G4DFRA32A 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 | Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL46 | |
|---|---|---|
| 63 | Gear score | 63 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 1×16 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 3,200 MHz | Speed | 4,800 MHz |
| CL22 | CAS latency | CL46 |
| ≈ $104 | Estimated price | ≈ $76 |
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 Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL46 better?
Crucial CT16G4DFRA32A 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 and Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL46 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 63. Speed: Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL46 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial CT16G4DFRA32A 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 leads (CL22 vs CL46). Crucial CT16G4DFRA32A 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 has lower true latency (13.8 ns vs 19.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL46 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Crucial CT16G4DFRA32A 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 ≈ $104, Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL46 ≈ $76. Current prices vary by store.