Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 vs Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20
Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL16Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL20Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74.
- Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL20).
- Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 | Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 74 | Gear score | 74 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 3,000 MHz | Speed | 4,000 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL20 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $96 |
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 Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 or Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 better?
Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74. Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL20).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).