HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 vs Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20
HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL16 · 2017Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL20HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 and Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61.
- Total capacity: HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
- CAS latency: HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL20).
- Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 has lower true latency (11.1 ns vs 12.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 | Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Gear score | 61 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 3,600 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL20 |
| 2017 | Release year | — |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $44 |
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 HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 or Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 better?
HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 and Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61. Total capacity: HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL20).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).