Crucial CT16G4RFD4213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 vs Patriot Signature Line 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL46
Crucial CT16G4RFD4213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15Patriot Signature Line 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL46
1×8 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL46Crucial CT16G4RFD4213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and Patriot Signature Line 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL46 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54.
- Total capacity: Crucial CT16G4RFD4213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Patriot Signature Line 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL46 leads (4,800 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial CT16G4RFD4213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL46).
- Crucial CT16G4RFD4213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 has lower true latency (14.1 ns vs 19.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial CT16G4RFD4213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Patriot Signature Line 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL46
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial CT16G4RFD4213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 | Patriot Signature Line 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL46 | |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Gear score | 54 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 1×16 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 4,800 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL46 |
| ≈ $66 | Estimated price | ≈ $50 |
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 CT16G4RFD4213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 or Patriot Signature Line 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL46 better?
Crucial CT16G4RFD4213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and Patriot Signature Line 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL46 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54. Total capacity: Crucial CT16G4RFD4213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Patriot Signature Line 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL46 leads (4,800 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial CT16G4RFD4213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL46).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Signature Line 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL46 leads (4,800 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Crucial CT16G4RFD4213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 ≈ $66, Patriot Signature Line 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL46 ≈ $50. Current prices vary by store.