Memory kits / Comparison

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 vs Patriot Viper 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16

RAM · Acer

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL14
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed60
Latency98
Generation62
VS
RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed49
Latency79
Generation62
Verdict

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 and Patriot Viper 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.

  • Total capacity: Patriot Viper 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16).
  • Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 11.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Patriot Viper 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14Patriot Viper 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16
71Gear score71
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×8 GBKit4×8 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed2,800 MHz
CL14CAS latencyCL16

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 or Patriot Viper 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 better?

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 and Patriot Viper 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. Total capacity: Patriot Viper 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).