Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Patriot Viper Xtreme 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Patriot Viper Xtreme 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Patriot Viper Xtreme 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 40 and 39.
- Total capacity: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB).
- CAS latency: Patriot Viper Xtreme 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
- Patriot Viper Xtreme 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity.
Patriot Viper Xtreme 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | Patriot Viper Xtreme 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Gear score | 39 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 6 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 3×2 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL8 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $166 |
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 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or Patriot Viper Xtreme 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?
Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Patriot Viper Xtreme 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 40 and 39. Total capacity: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB). CAS latency: Patriot Viper Xtreme 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9). Patriot Viper Xtreme 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).