Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 vs Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed32
Latency62
Generation62
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RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity25
Speed18
Latency90
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39.

  • Total capacity: Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL15).
  • Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
39Gear score39
DDR4TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity6 GB
1×4 GBKit3×2 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL8

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 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 or Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?

G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39. Total capacity: Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL15).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).