Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL38 vs Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL42

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL38

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 6000 MHz · CL38
GEAR SCORE 86.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity90
Speed86
Latency71
Generation100
VS
RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL42

2×48 GB · DDR5 · 6000 MHz · CL42
GEAR SCORE 86.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity100
Speed86
Latency62
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL38 and Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 86 and 86.

  • Total capacity: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 leads (96 GB vs 32 GB).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL38 leads (CL38 vs CL42).
  • Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL38 has lower true latency (12.7 ns vs 14.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL38

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL42

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL38Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL42
86Gear score86
DDR5TypeDDR5
32 GBTotal capacity96 GB
2×16 GBKit2×48 GB
6,000 MHzSpeed6,000 MHz
CL38CAS latencyCL42
—Estimated price≈ $550

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 6000 CL38 or Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 better?

Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL38 and Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 86 and 86. Total capacity: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 leads (96 GB vs 32 GB). CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL38 leads (CL38 vs CL42). Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL38 has lower true latency (12.7 ns vs 14.0 ns; speed and CL combined).