Mushkin Proline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 vs Patriot Viper 3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
Mushkin Proline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7Patriot Viper 3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10Mushkin Proline 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: Mushkin Proline 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: Mushkin Proline 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).
Mushkin Proline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Patriot Viper 3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Mushkin Proline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 | Patriot Viper 3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Gear score | 32 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 6 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 3×2 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 1,066 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL7 | CAS latency | CL10 |
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 Mushkin Proline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 or Patriot Viper 3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 better?
Mushkin Proline 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: Mushkin Proline 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: Mushkin Proline 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).