G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 vs Patriot Viper Xtreme 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17Patriot Viper Xtreme 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and Patriot Viper Xtreme 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 47.
- Total capacity: Patriot Viper Xtreme 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (12 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 Xtreme 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL17).
- Patriot Viper Xtreme 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
If you care most about speed.
Patriot Viper Xtreme 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 | Patriot Viper Xtreme 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | Gear score | 47 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 12 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 3×4 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL17 | CAS latency | CL8 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $254 |
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 Xtreme 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?
G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and Patriot Viper Xtreme 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 47. Total capacity: Patriot Viper Xtreme 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (12 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 Xtreme 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).