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Patriot PSD34G16002H 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Patriot Viper 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

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Patriot PSD34G16002H 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

1×4 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 PSD34G16002H 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Patriot Viper 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 33.

  • Speed: Patriot PSD34G16002H 4GB (1x4GB) 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 PSD34G16002H 4GB (1x4GB) 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 PSD34G16002H 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9Patriot Viper 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
34Gear score33
DDR3TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity4 GB
1×4 GBKit2×2 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,333 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL7

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 PSD34G16002H 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or Patriot Viper 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 better?

Patriot PSD34G16002H 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Patriot Viper 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 33. Speed: Patriot PSD34G16002H 4GB (1x4GB) 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 PSD34G16002H 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).