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Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs Patriot Viper Xtreme 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8

Entry level

Capacity25

Speed18

Latency90

Generation25

RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper Xtreme 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8

Entry level

Capacity25

Speed18

Latency90

Generation25

Verdict

Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Patriot Viper Xtreme 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8		Patriot Viper Xtreme 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
39	Gear score	39
DDR3	Type	DDR3
6 GB	Total capacity	6 GB
3×2 GB	Kit	3×2 GB
1,600 MHz	Speed	1,600 MHz
CL8	CAS latency	CL8
—	Estimated price	≈ $166

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 Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 or Patriot Viper Xtreme 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?

Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Patriot Viper Xtreme 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39.

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