Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL18
Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
2×32 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL18
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL18Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55.
- Total capacity: Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL18).
- Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 has lower true latency (13.8 ns vs 15.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL18
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | Gear score | 55 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 64 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×32 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL11 | CAS latency | CL18 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $78 |
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 CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 or Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 better?
Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55. Total capacity: Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL18).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).