Patriot Signature 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs Patriot Viper Xtreme Division 4 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
Patriot Signature 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11Patriot Viper Xtreme Division 4 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
4×2 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9Patriot Signature 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Patriot Viper Xtreme Division 4 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 44.
- Total capacity: Patriot Signature 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Patriot Viper Xtreme Division 4 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Patriot Viper Xtreme Division 4 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
- Patriot Viper Xtreme Division 4 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Patriot Signature 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about total capacity.
Patriot Viper Xtreme Division 4 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Patriot Signature 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | Patriot Viper Xtreme Division 4 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Gear score | 44 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 4×2 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL11 | CAS latency | CL9 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $300 |
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 Signature 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 or Patriot Viper Xtreme Division 4 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 better?
Patriot Signature 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Patriot Viper Xtreme Division 4 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 44. Total capacity: Patriot Signature 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper Xtreme Division 4 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Viper Xtreme Division 4 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Xtreme Division 4 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).