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Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 vs Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16

RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL10

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 49.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed32
Latency100
Generation25
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RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 48.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed40
Latency66
Generation62
Verdict

Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 and Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 48.

  • CAS latency: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL16).
  • Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 has lower true latency (8.3 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
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Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL10

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL10Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
49Gear score48
DDR3TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×4 GBKit1×8 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL10CAS latencyCL16
≈ $164Estimated price—

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 2400 CL10 or Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 better?

Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 and Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 48. CAS latency: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL16). Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 has lower true latency (8.3 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).