Memory kits / Comparison

Patriot Gamer 2 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Patriot Viper 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

RAM · Patriot

Patriot Gamer 2 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 34.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
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RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 33.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed12
Latency86
Generation25
Verdict

Patriot Gamer 2 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Patriot Viper 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 33.

  • Speed: Patriot Gamer 2 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Patriot Viper 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).
  • Patriot Viper 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Patriot Gamer 2 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Patriot Viper 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Patriot Gamer 2 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9Patriot Viper 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
34Gear score33
DDR3TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity4 GB
2×2 GBKit2×2 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,333 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL7
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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 Gamer 2 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or Patriot Viper 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 better?

Patriot Gamer 2 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Patriot Viper 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 33. Speed: Patriot Gamer 2 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Viper 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9). Patriot Viper 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Patriot Gamer 2 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).