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Patriot Extreme Performance 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Patriot Viper Xtreme Series, Division 2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

RAM · Patriot

Patriot Extreme Performance 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 49.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
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RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper Xtreme Series, Division 2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 48.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed32
Latency96
Generation25
Verdict

Patriot Extreme Performance 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Patriot Viper Xtreme Series, Division 2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 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 Xtreme Series, Division 2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Patriot Extreme Performance 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
  • Patriot Viper Xtreme Series, Division 2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Patriot Extreme Performance 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

Patriot Viper Xtreme Series, Division 2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Patriot Extreme Performance 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9Patriot Viper Xtreme Series, Division 2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
49Gear score48
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
4×4 GBKit2×4 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL11

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 Xtreme Series, Division 2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 better?

Patriot Extreme Performance 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Patriot Viper Xtreme Series, Division 2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 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 Xtreme Series, Division 2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Extreme Performance 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Patriot Viper Xtreme Series, Division 2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).