Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill F4-3600C14Q2-128GTRGA 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 vs Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6200 CL42

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill F4-3600C14Q2-128GTRGA 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL14

8×16 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL14
GEAR SCORE 85.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity100
Speed70
Latency100
Generation62
VS
RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6200 CL42

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 6200 MHz · CL42
GEAR SCORE 85.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity90
Speed89
Latency65
Generation100
Verdict

G.Skill F4-3600C14Q2-128GTRGA 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 and Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6200 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 85.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill F4-3600C14Q2-128GTRGA 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 leads (128 GB vs 32 GB).
  • Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6200 CL42 leads (6,200 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill F4-3600C14Q2-128GTRGA 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL42).
  • G.Skill F4-3600C14Q2-128GTRGA 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 has lower true latency (7.8 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill F4-3600C14Q2-128GTRGA 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL14

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6200 CL42

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill F4-3600C14Q2-128GTRGA 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL14Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6200 CL42
85Gear score85
DDR4TypeDDR5
128 GBTotal capacity32 GB
8×16 GBKit2×16 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed6,200 MHz
CL14CAS latencyCL42

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 F4-3600C14Q2-128GTRGA 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 or Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6200 CL42 better?

G.Skill F4-3600C14Q2-128GTRGA 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 and Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6200 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 85. Total capacity: G.Skill F4-3600C14Q2-128GTRGA 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 leads (128 GB vs 32 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6200 CL42 leads (6,200 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill F4-3600C14Q2-128GTRGA 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL42).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6200 CL42 leads (6,200 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).