Patriot Extreme Performance 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
Patriot Extreme Performance 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL16Patriot Extreme Performance 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 48.
- Total capacity: Patriot Extreme Performance 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Patriot Extreme Performance 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16).
- Patriot Extreme Performance 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Patriot Extreme Performance 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Patriot Extreme Performance 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Gear score | 48 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL16 |
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 Patriot Extreme Performance 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 better?
Patriot Extreme Performance 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 48. Total capacity: Patriot Extreme Performance 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Extreme Performance 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).