Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator GT 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs Patriot Viper Steel RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator GT 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 61.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed23
Latency92
Generation25
VS
RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper Steel RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL20
GEAR SCORE 61.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed70
Latency81
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator GT 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Patriot Viper Steel RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator GT 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Patriot Viper Steel RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 leads (3,600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL20).
  • Corsair Dominator GT 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 11.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator GT 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Patriot Viper Steel RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator GT 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9Patriot Viper Steel RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20
61Gear score61
DDR3TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity8 GB
4×8 GBKit1×8 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed3,600 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL20
—Estimated price≈ $50

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 GT 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 or Patriot Viper Steel RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 better?

Corsair Dominator GT 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Patriot Viper Steel RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator GT 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper Steel RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 leads (3,600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL20).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Patriot Viper Steel RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 leads (3,600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).