Crucial Ballistix DDR4-3200 2x8GB 4000 CL18 vs G.Skill Trident Z Neo DDR4-4000 2x16GB CL18
Best value of the 2 kits compared is the G.Skill Trident Z Neo DDR4-4000 2x16GB CL18, at β¬9.543/GB β 40% cheaper per gigabyte than the Crucial Ballistix DDR4-3200 2x8GB 4000 CL18. Price per GB is the metric this site ranks value on and lower is better, so that is the kit to beat.
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Crucial Ballistix DDR4-3200 2x8GB 4000 CL18 vs G.Skill Trident Z Neo DDR4-4000 2x16GB CL18: full breakdown
Value: price per gigabyte
On price per GB β the only value metric this site ranks on, and lower is better β the G.Skill Trident Z Neo DDR4-4000 2x16GB CL18 leads at β¬9.543/GB, 40% cheaper per gigabyte than the next kit, the Crucial Ballistix DDR4-3200 2x8GB 4000 CL18 at β¬15.958/GB.
Capacity and module layout
The Crucial Ballistix DDR4-3200 2x8GB 4000 CL18 is 2x8GB and the G.Skill Trident Z Neo DDR4-4000 2x16GB CL18 is 2x16GB. Total capacity runs from 16GB on the Crucial Ballistix DDR4-3200 2x8GB 4000 CL18 to 32GB on the G.Skill Trident Z Neo DDR4-4000 2x16GB CL18 β 100% more memory. All of them ship as matched multi-module sets, so each populates at least two channels out of the box; on a four-slot board that still leaves room to add capacity later.
Speed and latency
Clocks and timings: the Crucial Ballistix DDR4-3200 2x8GB 4000 CL18 at 4,000 MT/s CL18 and the G.Skill Trident Z Neo DDR4-4000 2x16GB CL18 at 4,000 MT/s CL18. True latency is level across every kit that publishes it, at 9 ns, so real-world latency is not what separates them.
Current price against MSRP
Current listings: the Crucial Ballistix DDR4-3200 2x8GB 4000 CL18 at β¬255.33 and the G.Skill Trident Z Neo DDR4-4000 2x16GB CL18 at β¬305.37. The lowest current outlay is the Crucial Ballistix DDR4-3200 2x8GB 4000 CL18 at β¬255.33, though the smallest total price is not the same question as the best price per GB. No MSRP is on file for any of these kits, so street price is the only reference point.
Which of these 2 kits should you buy?
Buy the G.Skill Trident Z Neo DDR4-4000 2x16GB CL18. It is the cheapest per gigabyte of the 2 kits compared at β¬9.543/GB β 40% under the Crucial Ballistix DDR4-3200 2x8GB 4000 CL18, the next cheapest per gigabyte β and it is in stock, which is the whole question price per GB is meant to settle. If raw speed matters more to you than cost per gigabyte, the Crucial Ballistix DDR4-3200 2x8GB 4000 CL18 is the faster kit at 4,000 MT/s β expect to pay for it.
Technical Specifications Comparison
Capacity & Modules
| Specification | Crucial Ballistix DDR4-3200 2x8GB 4000 CL18 | G.Skill Trident Z Neo DDR4-4000 2x16GB CL18 |
|---|---|---|
| Total capacity | 16GB | 32GBβ |
| Module layout | 2Γ8GB | 2Γ16GB |
| Module count | 2 | 2 |
| Form factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Category | desktop | desktop |
Speed & Latency
| Specification | Crucial Ballistix DDR4-3200 2x8GB 4000 CL18 | G.Skill Trident Z Neo DDR4-4000 2x16GB CL18 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Speed | 4,000 MT/sβ | 4,000 MT/s |
| CAS latency | CL18β | CL18 |
| True latency | 9.0 nsβ | 9.0 ns |
Features
| Specification | Crucial Ballistix DDR4-3200 2x8GB 4000 CL18 | G.Skill Trident Z Neo DDR4-4000 2x16GB CL18 |
|---|---|---|
| ECC support | No | No |
| RGB lighting | Yes | Yes |
Pricing & Value
| Specification | Crucial Ballistix DDR4-3200 2x8GB 4000 CL18 | G.Skill Trident Z Neo DDR4-4000 2x16GB CL18 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | β | β |
| Best price | β¬255.33β | β¬305.37 |
| Price per GB | β¬15.958 | β¬9.543β |