Memory kits / Comparison

Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 vs PNY XLR8 Gaming MAKO 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38

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 · PNY

PNY XLR8 Gaming MAKO 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL38
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed77
Latency65
Generation100
Verdict

Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 and PNY XLR8 Gaming MAKO 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81.

  • Total capacity: PNY XLR8 Gaming MAKO 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 leads (6,400 MHz vs 5,600 MHz).
  • Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 has lower true latency (11.9 ns vs 13.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

PNY XLR8 Gaming MAKO 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38PNY XLR8 Gaming MAKO 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38
81Gear score81
DDR5TypeDDR5
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
1×16 GBKit2×16 GB
6,400 MHzSpeed5,600 MHz
CL38CAS latencyCL38

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 PNY XLR8 Gaming MAKO 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38 better?

Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 and PNY XLR8 Gaming MAKO 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81. Total capacity: PNY XLR8 Gaming MAKO 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL38 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 leads (6,400 MHz vs 5,600 MHz). Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 has lower true latency (11.9 ns vs 13.6 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 leads (6,400 MHz vs 5,600 MHz).