Patriot G2 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Patriot Viper Xtreme Series, Division 2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
Patriot G2 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Patriot Viper Xtreme Series, Division 2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL11Patriot G2 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 G2 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 G2 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).
Patriot G2 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Patriot Viper Xtreme Series, Division 2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Patriot G2 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | Patriot Viper Xtreme Series, Division 2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Gear score | 48 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL11 |
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 G2 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or Patriot Viper Xtreme Series, Division 2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 better?
Patriot G2 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 G2 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 G2 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).