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Kingston Blu Red 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 vs Patriot Viper 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

RAM · Kingston

Kingston Blu Red 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 38.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity35
Speed18
Latency72
Generation25
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RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 38.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed23
Latency92
Generation25
Verdict

Kingston Blu Red 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 and Patriot Viper 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 38 and 38.

  • Total capacity: Kingston Blu Red 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Patriot Viper 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Patriot Viper 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
  • Patriot Viper 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston Blu Red 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

Patriot Viper 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston Blu Red 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10Patriot Viper 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
38Gear score38
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity4 GB
1×8 GBKit1×4 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,866 MHz
CL10CAS latencyCL9

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 Kingston Blu Red 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 or Patriot Viper 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 better?

Kingston Blu Red 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 and Patriot Viper 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 38 and 38. Total capacity: Kingston Blu Red 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Viper 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Patriot Viper 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).