Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 vs Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity35
Speed12
Latency86
Generation25
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RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity50
Speed12
Latency65
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39.

  • Total capacity: Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 8 GB).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).
  • G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
39Gear score39
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity12 GB
2×4 GBKit3×4 GB
1,333 MHzSpeed1,333 MHz
CL7CAS latencyCL9

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 ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 or Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 better?

G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39. Total capacity: Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 8 GB). CAS latency: G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9). G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).