Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 vs Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL11Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 and Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 60.
- Total capacity: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
- CAS latency: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL16).
- Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 10.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 | Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Gear score | 60 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 3,200 MHz |
| CL11 | CAS latency | CL16 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $62 |
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 Blue 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 or Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 better?
Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 and Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 60. Total capacity: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).