G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 vs Patriot Viper II Sector 5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7Patriot Viper II Sector 5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 and Patriot Viper II Sector 5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 35 and 36.
- Total capacity: G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Patriot Viper II Sector 5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL8).
- Patriot Viper II Sector 5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Patriot Viper II Sector 5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 | Patriot Viper II Sector 5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Gear score | 36 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 2×2 GB |
| 1,066 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL7 | CAS latency | CL8 |
| ≈ $54 | Estimated price | ≈ $120 |
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 FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 or Patriot Viper II Sector 5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?
G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 and Patriot Viper II Sector 5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 35 and 36. Total capacity: G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper II Sector 5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL8).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper II Sector 5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 ≈ $54, Patriot Viper II Sector 5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 ≈ $120. Current prices vary by store.