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Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 vs Kingston HyperX Predator 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3333 CL16

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 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3333 CL16

4×16 GB · DDR4 · 3333 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Capacity100
Speed63
Latency93
Generation62
Verdict

Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 and Kingston HyperX Predator 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81.

  • Total capacity: Kingston HyperX Predator 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 leads (6,400 MHz vs 3,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Predator 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL38).
  • Kingston HyperX Predator 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 has lower true latency (9.6 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 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3333 CL16

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 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3333 CL16
81Gear score81
DDR5TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity64 GB
1×16 GBKit4×16 GB
6,400 MHzSpeed3,333 MHz
CL38CAS latencyCL16

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 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 better?

Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 and Kingston HyperX Predator 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81. Total capacity: Kingston HyperX Predator 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 leads (6,400 MHz vs 3,333 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Predator 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL38).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 leads (6,400 MHz vs 3,333 MHz).