Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill F4-3600C16Q2-64GTZKK 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 vs Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL42

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill F4-3600C16Q2-64GTZKK 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

8×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 85.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity100
Speed70
Latency97
Generation62
VS
RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL42

2×24 GB · DDR5 · 6000 MHz · CL42
GEAR SCORE 85.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity95
Speed86
Latency62
Generation100
Verdict

G.Skill F4-3600C16Q2-64GTZKK 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 85.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill F4-3600C16Q2-64GTZKK 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (64 GB vs 48 GB).
  • Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill F4-3600C16Q2-64GTZKK 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL42).
  • G.Skill F4-3600C16Q2-64GTZKK 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 14.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill F4-3600C16Q2-64GTZKK 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

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

Pick this

Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL42

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill F4-3600C16Q2-64GTZKK 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL42
85Gear score85
DDR4TypeDDR5
64 GBTotal capacity48 GB
8×8 GBKit2×24 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed6,000 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL42
≈ $850Estimated price≈ $280

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 F4-3600C16Q2-64GTZKK 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 or Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 better?

G.Skill F4-3600C16Q2-64GTZKK 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 85. Total capacity: G.Skill F4-3600C16Q2-64GTZKK 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (64 GB vs 48 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill F4-3600C16Q2-64GTZKK 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL42).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: G.Skill F4-3600C16Q2-64GTZKK 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 ≈ $850, Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 ≈ $280. Current prices vary by store.