Patriot G Series Sector 5 Edition 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 vs Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
Patriot G Series Sector 5 Edition 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Patriot G Series Sector 5 Edition 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 40 and 39.
- Total capacity: Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Patriot G Series Sector 5 Edition 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
- Patriot G Series Sector 5 Edition 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Patriot G Series Sector 5 Edition 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Patriot G Series Sector 5 Edition 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 | Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Gear score | 39 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 6 GB |
| 2×2 GB | Kit | 3×2 GB |
| 2,000 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL8 |
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 Edition 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 or Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?
Patriot G Series Sector 5 Edition 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 40 and 39. Total capacity: Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Patriot G Series Sector 5 Edition 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot G Series Sector 5 Edition 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).