Memory kits / Comparison

ADATA XPG Gaming 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Patriot G Series Sector 5 Edition 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

RAM · ADATA

ADATA XPG Gaming 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 40.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
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RAM · Patriot

Patriot G Series Sector 5 Edition 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 40.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed26
Latency97
Generation25
Verdict

ADATA XPG Gaming 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Patriot G Series Sector 5 Edition 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 40 and 40.

  • Total capacity: ADATA XPG Gaming 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Patriot G Series Sector 5 Edition 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • Patriot G Series Sector 5 Edition 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

ADATA XPG Gaming 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

Patriot G Series Sector 5 Edition 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA XPG Gaming 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9Patriot G Series Sector 5 Edition 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
40Gear score40
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity4 GB
1×8 GBKit2×2 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed2,000 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL9

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 XPG Gaming 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or Patriot G Series Sector 5 Edition 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 better?

ADATA XPG Gaming 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Patriot G Series Sector 5 Edition 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 40 and 40. Total capacity: ADATA XPG Gaming 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Patriot G Series Sector 5 Edition 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). Patriot G Series Sector 5 Edition 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Patriot G Series Sector 5 Edition 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).