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Kingston Value 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 vs Patriot Viper 3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

RAM · Kingston

Kingston Value 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 32.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity25
Speed12
Latency68
Generation25
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RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper 3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 32.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed18
Latency72
Generation25
Verdict

Kingston Value 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 and Patriot Viper 3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 32 and 32.

  • Total capacity: Kingston Value 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Patriot Viper 3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston Value 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL10).
  • Patriot Viper 3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 has lower true latency (12.5 ns vs 13.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston Value 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

Patriot Viper 3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston Value 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7Patriot Viper 3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
32Gear score32
DDR3TypeDDR3
6 GBTotal capacity4 GB
3×2 GBKit1×4 GB
1,066 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL7CAS latencyCL10

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 Value 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 or Patriot Viper 3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 better?

Kingston Value 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 and Patriot Viper 3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 32 and 32. Total capacity: Kingston Value 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper 3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston Value 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL10).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Patriot Viper 3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).