G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 vs Patriot Viper Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14
G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL10Patriot Viper Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL14G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 and Patriot Viper Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55.
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL14).
- G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 13.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10
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Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 | Patriot Viper Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 | |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | Gear score | 55 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL10 | CAS latency | CL14 |
| ≈ $198 | Estimated 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 2133 CL10 or Patriot Viper Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 better?
G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 and Patriot Viper Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55. CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL14). G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 13.1 ns; speed and CL combined).