G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 vs Patriot Viper Elite II 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL10Patriot Viper Elite II 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL16G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 and Patriot Viper Elite II 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 46.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Patriot Viper Elite II 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL16).
- G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 12.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Patriot Viper Elite II 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 | Patriot Viper Elite II 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Gear score | 46 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 2,666 MHz |
| CL10 | CAS latency | CL16 |
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 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 or Patriot Viper Elite II 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 better?
G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 and Patriot Viper Elite II 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 46. Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper Elite II 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Elite II 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).