Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 vs Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL14
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed60
Latency98
Generation62
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RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36

2×8 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL36
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed70
Latency63
Generation100
Verdict

G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 and Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.

  • Speed: Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL36).
  • G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36
71Gear score71
DDR4TypeDDR5
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit2×8 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed5,200 MHz
CL14CAS latencyCL36
—Estimated price≈ $106

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 X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 or Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 better?

G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 and Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. Speed: Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL36). G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).