Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 vs Patriot Viper Venom RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36
Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL18Patriot Viper Venom RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36
1×16 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL36Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and Patriot Viper Venom RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 71.
- Speed: Patriot Viper Venom RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL36).
- Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Patriot Viper Venom RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 | Patriot Viper Venom RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 | |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | Gear score | 71 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 3,600 MHz | Speed | 5,200 MHz |
| CL18 | CAS latency | CL36 |
| ≈ $82 | Estimated 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 4 Blackout 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 or Patriot Viper Venom RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 better?
Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and Patriot Viper Venom RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 71. Speed: Patriot Viper Venom RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL36). Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Venom RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).