Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 vs Patriot Viper Steel RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7Patriot Viper Steel RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL20Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 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 Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Patriot Viper Steel RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 leads (3,600 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL20).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 11.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Patriot Viper Steel RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 | Patriot Viper Steel RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Gear score | 61 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 3,600 MHz |
| CL7 | CAS latency | CL20 |
| ≈ $750 | 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 Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 or Patriot Viper Steel RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 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 Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper Steel RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 leads (3,600 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL20).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Steel RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 leads (3,600 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 ≈ $750, Patriot Viper Steel RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 ≈ $50. Current prices vary by store.