Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8
Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
2×32 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL8Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55.
- Total capacity: Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL11).
- G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 has lower true latency (8.6 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about total capacity.
G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | Gear score | 55 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 64 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×32 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL11 | CAS latency | CL8 |
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 CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 or G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 better?
Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55. Total capacity: Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL11).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).