G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 vs Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17
G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16
4×8 GB · DDR4 · 2933 MHz · CL16Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL17G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 and Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).
- Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 10.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 | Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Gear score | 73 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 2,933 MHz | Speed | 3,600 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL17 |
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 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 or Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 better?
G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 and Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Total capacity: G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).