G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18
G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
8×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL18G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL18).
- G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 | Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Gear score | 67 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 64 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 8×8 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 3,200 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL18 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $88 |
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 Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 or Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL18).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Elite II 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).