G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 vs Patriot Viper LED 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14
G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16Patriot Viper LED 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL14G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and Patriot Viper LED 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 60 and 60.
- Total capacity: Patriot Viper LED 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
- CAS latency: Patriot Viper LED 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16).
- G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Patriot Viper LED 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 | Patriot Viper LED 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 | |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | Gear score | 60 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 3,200 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL14 |
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 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 or Patriot Viper LED 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and Patriot Viper LED 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 60 and 60. Total capacity: Patriot Viper LED 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Viper LED 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).