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Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL19

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
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RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL19

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed60
Latency76
Generation62
Verdict

Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL19 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 Blackout 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL19 leads (3,200 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL19).
  • Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 11.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL19

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL19
56Gear score57
DDR3TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity8 GB
4×8 GBKit2×4 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed3,200 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL19

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 Blackout 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL19 better?

Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL19 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 Blackout 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL19 leads (3,200 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL19).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL19 leads (3,200 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).