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Patriot Signature 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 vs Patriot Signature 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

RAM · Patriot

Patriot Signature 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 29.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed12
Latency68
Generation25
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RAM · Patriot

Patriot Signature 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 30.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
Verdict

Patriot Signature 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 and Patriot Signature 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 29 and 30.

  • Speed: Patriot Signature 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Patriot Signature 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11).
  • Patriot Signature 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 has lower true latency (13.1 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Patriot Signature 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Patriot Signature 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Patriot Signature 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7Patriot Signature 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
29Gear score30
DDR3TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity4 GB
1×4 GBKit1×4 GB
1,066 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL7CAS latencyCL11
—Estimated price≈ $76

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 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 or Patriot Signature 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?

Patriot Signature 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 and Patriot Signature 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 29 and 30. Speed: Patriot Signature 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Signature 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11). Patriot Signature 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 has lower true latency (13.1 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Patriot Signature 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).