Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 vs Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 47.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed40
Latency61
Generation62
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RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 47.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed18
Latency72
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 47.

  • Total capacity: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL17).
  • Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 has lower true latency (12.5 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

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

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
47Gear score47
DDR4TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×8 GBKit2×8 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL17CAS latencyCL10

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 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 or Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 better?

G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 47. Total capacity: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).