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Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 vs Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL17

RAM · Crucial

Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38

1×16 GB · DDR5 · 6400 MHz · CL38
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed92
Latency76
Generation100
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL17

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed70
Latency94
Generation62
Verdict

Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 and Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81.

  • Total capacity: Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 leads (6,400 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL38).
  • Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 11.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL17

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL17
81Gear score81
DDR5TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
1×16 GBKit2×16 GB
6,400 MHzSpeed3,600 MHz
CL38CAS latencyCL17

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 Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 or Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 better?

Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 and Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81. Total capacity: Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 leads (6,400 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL38).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 leads (6,400 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).