Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Flare 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 vs Patriot Gamer 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Flare 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1800 CL9

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1800 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 37.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed22
Latency90
Generation25
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RAM · Patriot

Patriot Gamer 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 37.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity25
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill Flare 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 and Patriot Gamer 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 37 and 37.

  • Total capacity: Patriot Gamer 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Flare 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 leads (1,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • G.Skill Flare 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Flare 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1800 CL9

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Patriot Gamer 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Flare 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1800 CL9Patriot Gamer 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
37Gear score37
DDR3TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity6 GB
2×2 GBKit3×2 GB
1,800 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL9
—Estimated price≈ $160

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 Flare 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 or Patriot Gamer 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?

G.Skill Flare 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 and Patriot Gamer 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 37 and 37. Total capacity: Patriot Gamer 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: G.Skill Flare 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 leads (1,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). G.Skill Flare 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Flare 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 leads (1,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).