Crucial Crucial Ballistix 16GB DDR4-2666 CL16 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3600 CL16

The Crucial Crucial Ballistix 16GB DDR4-2666 CL16 leads on gaming, scoring 88.2 — about 7% ahead of the G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3600 CL16. For 3D modelling the G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 is the clear call: it's both faster and better value in that segment. On today's street prices the G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 is the cheaper of the two: the Crucial Crucial Ballistix 16GB DDR4-2666 CL16 costs around 55% more. For bang for your buck, the G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 is the stronger value pick. It's a split call: the Crucial Crucial Ballistix 16GB DDR4-2666 CL16 is faster, but the G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 gives more performance for the money.