G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 43 and 43.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 6 GB).
- Speed: Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity.
Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | Gear score | 43 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 6 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 3×2 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 2,000 MHz |
| CL9 | 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 (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 or Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 better?
G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 43 and 43. Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 6 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).