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Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 vs Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed32
Latency100
Generation25
VS
RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL20
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed76
Latency90
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 and Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 leads (4,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL20).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 has lower true latency (8.3 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10

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

Pick this

Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20
65Gear score65
DDR3TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity8 GB
4×8 GBKit1×8 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed4,000 MHz
CL10CAS latencyCL20
—Estimated price≈ $66

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 2400 CL10 or Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 and Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 leads (4,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL20).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 leads (4,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).