Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 vs Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL16Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL20Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65.
- Speed: Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL20).
- Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 | Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | Gear score | 65 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 3,600 MHz | Speed | 4,000 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL20 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $66 |
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 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 or Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 better?
Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65. Speed: Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL20). Crucial Ballistix 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).