Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 vs Patriot Viper Steel 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16 · 2016
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed60
Latency90
Generation62
VS
RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper Steel 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

2×32 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Capacity100
Speed54
Latency85
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and Patriot Viper Steel 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.

  • Total capacity: Patriot Viper Steel 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (64 GB vs 32 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Patriot Viper Steel 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16Patriot Viper Steel 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
77Gear score77
DDR4TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity64 GB
2×16 GBKit2×32 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed3,000 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL16
2016Release year—
≈ $144Estimated 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 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 or Patriot Viper Steel 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and Patriot Viper Steel 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77. Total capacity: Patriot Viper Steel 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (64 GB vs 32 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).