G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
4×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42.
- Speed: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL10).
- G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Gear score | 42 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 4×2 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL10 |
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 (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 or Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 better?
G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42. Speed: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL10). G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).