Patriot PV316G240C0KBL 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 vs Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
Patriot PV316G240C0KBL 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL10Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL16Patriot PV316G240C0KBL 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 and Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 57.
- Total capacity: Patriot PV316G240C0KBL 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
- CAS latency: Patriot PV316G240C0KBL 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL16).
- Patriot PV316G240C0KBL 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 has lower true latency (8.3 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Patriot PV316G240C0KBL 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Patriot PV316G240C0KBL 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 | Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | Gear score | 57 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 3,000 MHz |
| CL10 | CAS latency | CL16 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $50 |
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 PV316G240C0KBL 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 or Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 better?
Patriot PV316G240C0KBL 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 and Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 57. Total capacity: Patriot PV316G240C0KBL 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot PV316G240C0KBL 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).