Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 vs Patriot Viper 3 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL17Patriot Viper 3 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 and Patriot Viper 3 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56.
- Total capacity: Patriot Viper 3 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Patriot Viper 3 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL17).
Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17
If you care most about speed.
Patriot Viper 3 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 | Patriot Viper 3 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Gear score | 56 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 3,000 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL17 | CAS latency | CL9 |
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 Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 or Patriot Viper 3 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?
Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 and Patriot Viper 3 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56. Total capacity: Patriot Viper 3 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Viper 3 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL17 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).