Memory kits / Comparison

Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

RAM · Crucial

Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 53.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed23
Latency92
Generation25
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RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

6×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 53.0 / 100Average
Capacity78
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
Verdict

Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53.

  • Total capacity: Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (24 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
53Gear score53
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity24 GB
2×8 GBKit6×4 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL9

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 Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 or Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?

Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53. Total capacity: Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (24 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).