ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 vs Patriot Viper Steel RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL20
ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38
2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL38Patriot Viper Steel RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL20
1×32 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL20ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 and Patriot Viper Steel RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78.
- Speed: ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Patriot Viper Steel RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 leads (CL20 vs CL38).
- Patriot Viper Steel RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 has lower true latency (11.1 ns vs 14.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38
If you care most about speed.
Patriot Viper Steel RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL20
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 | Patriot Viper Steel RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 78 | Gear score | 78 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 1×32 GB |
| 5,200 MHz | Speed | 3,600 MHz |
| CL38 | CAS latency | CL20 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $176 |
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 LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 or Patriot Viper Steel RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 better?
ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 and Patriot Viper Steel RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78. Speed: ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Viper Steel RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 leads (CL20 vs CL38). Patriot Viper Steel RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 has lower true latency (11.1 ns vs 14.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).