Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 vs Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16
Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL16Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54.
- Total capacity: Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL16).
- Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 has lower true latency (11.4 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 | Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Gear score | 54 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 1×16 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 2,800 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL16 |
| ≈ $120 | Estimated price | ≈ $120 |
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 Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 or Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 better?
Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54. Total capacity: Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 ≈ $120, Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 ≈ $120. Current prices vary by store.