Patriot Sector 5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Patriot Viper II Sector 5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
Patriot Sector 5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Patriot Viper II Sector 5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7Patriot Sector 5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Patriot Viper II Sector 5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 33.
- Speed: Patriot Sector 5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: Patriot Viper II Sector 5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).
- Patriot Viper II Sector 5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Patriot Sector 5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about speed.
Patriot Viper II Sector 5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Patriot Sector 5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | Patriot Viper II Sector 5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Gear score | 33 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 2×2 GB | Kit | 2×2 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,333 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL7 |
| ≈ $108 | Estimated price | ≈ $110 |
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 Sector 5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or Patriot Viper II Sector 5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 better?
Patriot Sector 5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Patriot Viper II Sector 5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 33. Speed: Patriot Sector 5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Viper II Sector 5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9). Patriot Viper II Sector 5 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 Sector 5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Patriot Sector 5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 ≈ $108, Patriot Viper II Sector 5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 ≈ $110. Current prices vary by store.