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.
| Crucial Ballistix 16GB DDR4-2666 CL16Crucialour pick | Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3600 CL16G.Skill | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance scores | ||
| Gaming | 88.2 ★ | 82.7 |
| 3D Modelling | 34.2 | 42.3 ★ |
| AI | 32.9 | 40.4 ★ |
| VR | 88.2 ★ | 82.7 |
| Value scores | ||
| Gaming | 139.7 | 208.6 ★ |
| 3D Modelling | 54.2 | 106.7 ★ |
| AI | 52.1 | 101.9 ★ |
| VR | 139.7 | 208.6 ★ |
| Specifications | ||
| Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Speed | 2666 MT/s | 3600 MT/s ★ |
| CAS Latency | 16 CL | 16 CL |
| Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s | 57.6 GB/s ★ |
| RRP | $80 ★ | $90 |
| UserBenchmark Speed | — | 108 ★ |
★ 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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