Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 vs Patriot Signature Premium 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10Patriot Signature Premium 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 and Patriot Signature Premium 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 47.
- Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Patriot Signature Premium 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL17).
- Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 has lower true latency (12.5 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Patriot Signature Premium 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 | Patriot Signature Premium 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | Gear score | 47 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL10 | CAS latency | CL17 |
| ≈ $160 | Estimated price | ≈ $40 |
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 LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 or Patriot Signature Premium 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?
Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 and Patriot Signature Premium 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 47. Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Patriot Signature Premium 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Signature Premium 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 ≈ $160, Patriot Signature Premium 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 ≈ $40. Current prices vary by store.