Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 vs Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 6000 CL42

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL36 · 2022
GEAR SCORE 83.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed77
Latency70
Generation100
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RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 6000 CL42

1×32 GB · DDR5 · 6000 MHz · CL42
GEAR SCORE 83.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed86
Latency62
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 and Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 83.

  • Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 leads (6,000 MHz vs 5,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 leads (CL36 vs CL42).
  • Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 has lower true latency (12.9 ns vs 14.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 6000 CL42

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 6000 CL42
83Gear score83
DDR5TypeDDR5
32 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×16 GBKit1×32 GB
5,600 MHzSpeed6,000 MHz
CL36CAS latencyCL42
2022Release year—
≈ $220Estimated price—

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) DDR5 5600 CL36 or Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 better?

Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 and Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 83. Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 leads (6,000 MHz vs 5,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 leads (CL36 vs CL42). Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 has lower true latency (12.9 ns vs 14.0 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 leads (6,000 MHz vs 5,600 MHz).