Memory kits / Comparison

Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 vs Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

RAM · Patriot

Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666

1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed46
Generation62
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RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 56.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
Verdict

Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 and Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 56.

  • Total capacity: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
Pick this

Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
57Gear score56
DDR4TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
1×16 GBKit4×8 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
—CAS latencyCL9

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 or Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?

Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 and Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 56. Total capacity: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Patriot Signature Line 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).