Memory kits / Comparison

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 vs Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

RAM · Acer

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed54
Latency85
Generation62
VS
RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed32
Latency96
Generation25
Verdict

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57.

  • Total capacity: Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL16).
  • Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
57Gear score57
DDR4TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×8 GBKit2×8 GB
3,000 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL11

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 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 or Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 better?

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57. Total capacity: Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).