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G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 vs Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10

Average

Capacity65

Speed23

Latency84

Generation25

RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10

Average

Capacity65

Speed23

Latency84

Generation25

Verdict

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 and Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10		Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
51	Gear score	51
DDR3	Type	DDR3
16 GB	Total capacity	16 GB
2×8 GB	Kit	2×8 GB
1,866 MHz	Speed	1,866 MHz
CL10	CAS latency	CL10
—	Estimated price	≈ $52

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 1866 CL10 or Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 better?

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 and Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51.

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