Memory kits / Comparison

ADATA Premier 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 vs Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20

RAM · ADATA

ADATA Premier 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 3200 CL22

1×32 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL22
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed60
Latency64
Generation62
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RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL20
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed70
Latency81
Generation62
Verdict

ADATA Premier 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 and Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70.

  • Total capacity: ADATA Premier 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 leads (CL20 vs CL22).
  • Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 has lower true latency (11.1 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

ADATA Premier 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 3200 CL22

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20

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

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA Premier 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 3200 CL22Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20
70Gear score70
DDR4TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×32 GBKit2×8 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed3,600 MHz
CL22CAS latencyCL20
—Estimated price≈ $90

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 ADATA Premier 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 or Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 better?

ADATA Premier 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 and Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70. Total capacity: ADATA Premier 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 leads (CL20 vs CL22).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).