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Patriot Signature 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs Patriot Viper Xtreme Series, Division Vi 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11

RAM · Patriot

Patriot Signature 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 45.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
VS
RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper Xtreme Series, Division Vi 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 44.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed28
Latency87
Generation25
Verdict

Patriot Signature 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Patriot Viper Xtreme Series, Division Vi 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 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 Series, Division Vi 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • Patriot Viper Xtreme Series, Division Vi 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 has lower true latency (10.3 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Patriot Signature 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

Patriot Viper Xtreme Series, Division Vi 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Patriot Signature 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11Patriot Viper Xtreme Series, Division Vi 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
45Gear score44
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×8 GBKit2×4 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL11
—Estimated price≈ $174

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 Series, Division Vi 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 better?

Patriot Signature 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Patriot Viper Xtreme Series, Division Vi 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 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 Series, Division Vi 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). Patriot Viper Xtreme Series, Division Vi 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 has lower true latency (10.3 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Patriot Viper Xtreme Series, Division Vi 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).