Patriot Extreme Performance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 vs Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18
Patriot Extreme Performance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL15Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL18Patriot Extreme Performance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 and Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 50 and 50.
- Speed: Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
- CAS latency: Patriot Extreme Performance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL18).
- Patriot Extreme Performance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 has lower true latency (12.5 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Patriot Extreme Performance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Patriot Extreme Performance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 | Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Gear score | 50 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 2,666 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL18 |
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 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 or Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 better?
Patriot Extreme Performance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 and Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 50 and 50. Speed: Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Extreme Performance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL18). Patriot Extreme Performance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 has lower true latency (12.5 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).