Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL16Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 57.
- Total capacity: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16).
- Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Gear score | 57 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 3,000 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL16 |
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 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 better?
Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 57. Total capacity: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).