Crucial CT16G4RFD832A 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 vs Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16
Crucial CT16G4RFD832A 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL22
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL22Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL16Crucial CT16G4RFD832A 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 and Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 63.
- Speed: Crucial CT16G4RFD832A 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
- CAS latency: Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL22).
- Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 has lower true latency (11.4 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial CT16G4RFD832A 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL22
If you care most about speed.
Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial CT16G4RFD832A 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 | Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 63 | Gear score | 63 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 1×16 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 3,200 MHz | Speed | 2,800 MHz |
| CL22 | CAS latency | CL16 |
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 CT16G4RFD832A 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 or Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 better?
Crucial CT16G4RFD832A 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 and Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 63. Speed: Crucial CT16G4RFD832A 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL22). Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 has lower true latency (11.4 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial CT16G4RFD832A 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL22 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).