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Crucial CT4G4DFS824A 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) DDR4-2400 CL17 Memory vs Silicon Power SP016GLLTU160N22 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR3-1600 CL11 Memory

Side-by-side memory specifications, price freshness, and neutral decision guidance to help you carry the right part into your PC build.

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Crucial CT4G4DFS824A 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) DDR4-2400 CL17 Memory
Crucial CT4G4DFS824A 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) DDR4-2400 CL17 Memory
Crucial
$39.99
Silicon Power SP016GLLTU160N22 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR3-1600 CL11 Memory
Silicon Power SP016GLLTU160N22 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR3-1600 CL11 Memory
Silicon Power
$40.97

Specification profile

Each spec is scaled as a % of the leader in your selection - so even the runner-up stays visible on the chart.

Key specs at a glance

Top 4 specs that matter most. Full spec-by-spec breakdown is in the table below.

Performance

SpeedHigher is better
Crucial CT4G4DFS824A 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) DDR4-2400 CL17 Memory
2400 MHz
Silicon Power SP016GLLTU160N22 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR3-1600 CL11 Memory
1600 MHz
CAS LatencyLower is better
Crucial CT4G4DFS824A 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) DDR4-2400 CL17 Memory
17 cycles
Silicon Power SP016GLLTU160N22 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR3-1600 CL11 Memory
11 cycles
First Word LatencyLower is better
Crucial CT4G4DFS824A 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) DDR4-2400 CL17 Memory
14.167 ns
Silicon Power SP016GLLTU160N22 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR3-1600 CL11 Memory
13.75 ns

Memory

CapacityHigher is better
Crucial CT4G4DFS824A 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) DDR4-2400 CL17 Memory
4 GB
Silicon Power SP016GLLTU160N22 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR3-1600 CL11 Memory
16 GB

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Crucial CT4G4DFS824A 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) DDR4-2400 CL17 Memory

Better fit if speed matters: 2400 MHz listed.

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Silicon Power SP016GLLTU160N22 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR3-1600 CL11 Memory

Better fit if capacity matters: 16 GB listed.

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Material specification differences

Direct specifications only - not benchmarks or an overall score.

  • If capacity matters: Silicon Power SP016GLLTU160N22 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR3-1600 CL11 Memory lists 16 GB.
  • If cas latency matters: Silicon Power SP016GLLTU160N22 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR3-1600 CL11 Memory lists 11 cycles.
  • If speed matters: Crucial CT4G4DFS824A 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) DDR4-2400 CL17 Memory lists 2400 MHz.
  • If voltage matters: Crucial CT4G4DFS824A 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) DDR4-2400 CL17 Memory lists 1.2 V.
  • If first word latency matters: Silicon Power SP016GLLTU160N22 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR3-1600 CL11 Memory lists 13.75 ns.
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Crucial CT4G4DFS824A 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) DDR4-2400 CL17 Memory
Crucial CT4G4DFS824A 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) DDR4-2400 CL17 Memory
$39.99

Checked 10/22/2026, 6:00:00 PM

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Silicon Power SP016GLLTU160N22 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR3-1600 CL11 Memory
Silicon Power SP016GLLTU160N22 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR3-1600 CL11 Memory
$40.97

Checked 10/22/2026, 3:45:00 PM

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Performance
Speed2400 MHz1600 MHz
CAS Latency17 cycles11 cycles
First Word Latency14.167 ns13.75 ns
Memory
Capacity4 GB16 GB
Power
Voltage1.2 V1.35 V
Physical
Form FactorDDR4DDR3
Build
ColorBlack / GreenGreen
Other
Price Updated At2026-10-22T18:00:00.000Z2026-10-22T15:45:00.000Z
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Common questions

How should I choose between these memorys?v

Start with the specifications that matter for your workload, then review power, physical fit, platform, and connectivity tradeoffs. PC Launchpad highlights only direct, verifiable specification differences and does not declare a universal winner.

Can I mix any of these memorys with the rest of my parts?v

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Where are the prices from?v

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Is the Crucial CT4G4DFS824A 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) DDR4-2400 CL17 Memory better than the Silicon Power SP016GLLTU160N22 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR3-1600 CL11 Memory?v

It depends on the workload. Use the chart summary above for the quick read, then look at the spec-by-spec breakdown to see which individual metrics favor which part. Verifiable numeric winners are emphasized only when the data has a clear direction, such as higher capacity or lower latency.

Which one is better value - the Crucial CT4G4DFS824A 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) DDR4-2400 CL17 Memory or the Silicon Power SP016GLLTU160N22 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR3-1600 CL11 Memory?v

Value depends on your workload and the rest of the build. Compare the specifications you will actually use, then confirm the current retailer price before purchasing; PC Launchpad does not infer benchmark performance from catalog specifications.

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