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Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

RAM · Crucial

Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

2×32 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Capacity100
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
VS
RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

4×4 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed26
Latency97
Generation25
Verdict

Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 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: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
  • Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
55Gear score55
DDR3TypeDDR3
64 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×32 GBKit4×4 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed2,000 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL9

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 Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 better?

Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 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: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).