G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 vs Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14
4×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL14Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 and Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 60 and 60.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16).
- Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 | Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | Gear score | 60 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 3,200 MHz |
| CL14 | CAS latency | CL16 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $48 |
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 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 or Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 and Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 60 and 60. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).