G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 vs Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40
G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16
4×8 GB · DDR4 · 2933 MHz · CL16Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40
2×8 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL40G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 and Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 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 Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL40).
- G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 has lower true latency (10.9 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 | Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Gear score | 73 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 2,933 MHz | Speed | 5,600 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL40 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $108 |
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 Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 better?
G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 and Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 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 Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL40).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).