Patriot G Series Sector 5 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
Patriot G Series Sector 5 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9Patriot G Series Sector 5 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 40 and 39.
- Total capacity: Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Patriot G Series Sector 5 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- Patriot G Series Sector 5 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Patriot G Series Sector 5 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Patriot G Series Sector 5 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Gear score | 39 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 12 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 3×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,333 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL9 |
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 G Series Sector 5 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 better?
Patriot G Series Sector 5 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 40 and 39. Total capacity: Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Patriot G Series Sector 5 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). Patriot G Series Sector 5 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot G Series Sector 5 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).