Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 vs Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL16 · 2019
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed70
Latency97
Generation62
VS
RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3733 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed72
Latency96
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74.

  • Speed: Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (3,733 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).
Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

If you care most about cAS latency.

Pick this

Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17
74Gear score74
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit2×8 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed3,733 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL17
2019Release year—
≈ $100Estimated price—

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 V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 or Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74. Speed: Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (3,733 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL17 leads (3,733 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).