G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 vs Patriot Viper 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16
G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16
4×4 GB · DDR4 · 3300 MHz · CL16Patriot Viper 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16
4×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL16G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 and Patriot Viper 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.
- Total capacity: Patriot Viper 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 leads (3,300 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
- G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 has lower true latency (9.7 ns vs 11.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Patriot Viper 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 | Patriot Viper 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | Gear score | 71 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 3,300 MHz | Speed | 2,800 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL16 |
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 3300 CL16 or Patriot Viper 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 and Patriot Viper 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. Total capacity: Patriot Viper 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 leads (3,300 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 has lower true latency (9.7 ns vs 11.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 leads (3,300 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).