G.Skill Flare 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 vs Patriot Viper 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
G.Skill Flare 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1800 CL9
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1800 MHz · CL9Patriot Viper 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9G.Skill Flare 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 and Patriot Viper 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 37 and 37.
- Total capacity: Patriot Viper 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).
G.Skill Flare 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1800 CL9
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Patriot Viper 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Flare 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 | Patriot Viper 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Gear score | 37 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 6 GB |
| 2×2 GB | Kit | 3×2 GB |
| 1,800 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL9 |
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 Viper 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?
G.Skill Flare 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 and Patriot Viper 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 37 and 37. Total capacity: Patriot Viper 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).