Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 vs Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36
Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3400 CL16
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3400 MHz · CL16Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36
2×8 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL36Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 and Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 71.
- Speed: Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,400 MHz).
- CAS latency: Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL36).
- Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3400 CL16
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 | Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 | |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | Gear score | 71 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 3,400 MHz | Speed | 5,200 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL36 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $106 |
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 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 or Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 better?
Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 and Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 71. Speed: Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,400 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL36). Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,400 MHz).