Crucial Crucial Ballistix 16GB DDR4-2666 CL16 vs G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3200 CL14
The Crucial Crucial Ballistix 16GB DDR4-2666 CL16 leads on gaming, scoring 88.2 — about 0% ahead of the G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3200 CL14. For gaming the Crucial Crucial Ballistix 16GB DDR4-2666 CL16 is the clear call: it's both faster and better value in that segment. On today's street prices the Crucial Crucial Ballistix 16GB DDR4-2666 CL16 is the cheaper of the two: the G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3200 CL14 costs around 50% more. The Crucial Crucial Ballistix 16GB DDR4-2666 CL16 wins outright: faster and better value.
| Crucial Ballistix 16GB DDR4-2666 CL16Crucialour pick | Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3200 CL14G.Skill | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance scores | ||
| Gaming | 88.2 ★ | 87.9 |
| 3D Modelling | 34.2 | 40.3 ★ |
| AI | 32.9 | 38.8 ★ |
| VR | 88.2 ★ | 87.9 |
| Value scores | ||
| Gaming | 139.7 ★ | 92.8 |
| 3D Modelling | 54.2 ★ | 42.6 |
| AI | 52.1 ★ | 41 |
| VR | 139.7 ★ | 92.8 |
| Specifications | ||
| Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Speed | 2666 MT/s | 3200 MT/s ★ |
| CAS Latency | 16 CL | 14 CL ★ |
| Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s | 51.2 GB/s ★ |
| RRP | $80 ★ | $120 |
| UserBenchmark Speed | — | 116 ★ |
★ marks the winner on each row (for TDP, latency and price, lower is better). Ties unmarked. Scores are our own absolute figures; specs and prices are facts from their sources.
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