G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 vs Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL18
G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL10Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL18
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL18G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 and Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55.
- Speed: Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL18).
- G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 15.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL18
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 | Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | Gear score | 55 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL10 | CAS latency | CL18 |
| ≈ $198 | Estimated price | ≈ $78 |
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 Steel 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 better?
G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 and Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55. Speed: Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL18). G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 15.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 ≈ $198, Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 ≈ $78. Current prices vary by store.