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Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 vs Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

RAM · Acer

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed70
Latency97
Generation62
VS
RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed54
Latency85
Generation62
Verdict

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74.

  • Total capacity: Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
  • Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
74Gear score74
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×8 GBKit2×16 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed3,000 MHz
CL16CAS 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 Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 or Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 better?

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74. Total capacity: Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).