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Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 vs Patriot Viper 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16

RAM · Acer

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 63.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed70
Latency90
Generation62
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RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16

4×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 63.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed49
Latency79
Generation62
Verdict

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and Patriot Viper 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 63.

  • Total capacity: Patriot Viper 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Patriot Viper 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
  • Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Patriot Viper 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18Patriot Viper 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16
63Gear score63
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×8 GBKit4×4 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed2,800 MHz
CL18CAS 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 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 or Patriot Viper 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 better?

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and Patriot Viper 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 63. Total capacity: Patriot Viper 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Viper 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).