Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 vs Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL18
Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL14
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL14Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL18
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL18Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 and Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55.
- Speed: Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL18).
- Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 has lower true latency (13.1 ns vs 15.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL14
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL18
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 | Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | Gear score | 55 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 1×16 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL14 | CAS latency | CL18 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $78 |
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 HyperX Fury 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 or Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 better?
Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 and Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55. Speed: Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL18). Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 has lower true latency (13.1 ns vs 15.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).