Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 vs Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL11Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 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 Viper 3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
- Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 | Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | Gear score | 56 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL11 | CAS latency | CL9 |
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 Viper 3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 or Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?
Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 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 Viper 3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).