Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 vs Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 47.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed18
Latency72
Generation25
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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 Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 and Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 47.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
47Gear score47
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit2×8 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL10CAS latencyCL10
≈ $86Estimated price—

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 Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 or Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 better?

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 and Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 47.