G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 vs Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36
G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14
8×16 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL14Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36
1×16 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL36G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 and Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (128 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL36).
- G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 has lower true latency (11.7 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 | Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 | |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | Gear score | 71 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 128 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 8×16 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 5,200 MHz |
| CL14 | CAS latency | CL36 |
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 Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 or Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 and Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (128 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL36).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).