Crucial CT4K16G4DFD824A 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18
Crucial CT4K16G4DFD824A 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
4×16 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL18Crucial CT4K16G4DFD824A 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67.
- Total capacity: Crucial CT4K16G4DFD824A 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial CT4K16G4DFD824A 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL18).
- G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial CT4K16G4DFD824A 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial CT4K16G4DFD824A 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 | G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Gear score | 67 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 64 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 4×16 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 3,200 MHz |
| CL17 | CAS latency | CL18 |
| ≈ $400 | 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 CT4K16G4DFD824A 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 or G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 better?
Crucial CT4K16G4DFD824A 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67. Total capacity: Crucial CT4K16G4DFD824A 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial CT4K16G4DFD824A 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL18).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).