Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 vs Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL19Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL16Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 and Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 57.
- Total capacity: Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
- CAS latency: Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL19).
- Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
If you care most about total capacity.
Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 | Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | Gear score | 57 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 1×16 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 3,000 MHz |
| CL19 | CAS latency | CL16 |
| ≈ $80 | 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 Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 or Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 better?
Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 and Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 57. Total capacity: Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL19).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 ≈ $80, Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 ≈ $50. Current prices vary by store.