Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Flare 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 vs Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 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 Viper II Sector 7 Edition 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 Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 37 and 37.

  • Total capacity: Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 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 Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Flare 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1800 CL9Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 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≈ $118

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 II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?

G.Skill Flare 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 and Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 37 and 37. Total capacity: Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 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).