Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Aegis 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 vs Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Aegis 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed40
Latency61
Generation62
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RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed70
Latency94
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Aegis 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 64.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Aegis 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Aegis 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Aegis 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17
64Gear score64
DDR4TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×16 GBKit2×4 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed3,600 MHz
CL17CAS latencyCL17
—Estimated price≈ $156

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 G.Skill Aegis 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 or Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 better?

G.Skill Aegis 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 64. Total capacity: G.Skill Aegis 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).