G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 vs Patriot Viper Xtreme 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10Patriot Viper Xtreme 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 and Patriot Viper Xtreme 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 12 GB).
- Speed: Patriot Viper Xtreme 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: Patriot Viper Xtreme 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
- Patriot Viper Xtreme 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
If you care most about total capacity.
Patriot Viper Xtreme 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 | Patriot Viper Xtreme 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Gear score | 51 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 12 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 3×4 GB |
| 1,866 MHz | Speed | 2,000 MHz |
| CL10 | 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 Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 or Patriot Viper Xtreme 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 better?
G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 and Patriot Viper Xtreme 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51. Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 12 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper Xtreme 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Viper Xtreme 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Xtreme 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).