G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 vs Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL17Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
6×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 and Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53.
- Total capacity: Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (24 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL17).
- Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 12.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
If you care most about speed.
Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 | Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Gear score | 53 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 24 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 6×4 GB |
| 2,800 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL17 | CAS latency | CL9 |
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 2800 CL17 or Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?
G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 and Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53. Total capacity: Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (24 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).