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Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 vs Patriot Viper Elite II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20

RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

2×32 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 83.0 / 100Very good
Capacity100
Speed70
Latency90
Generation62
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RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper Elite II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL20
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed76
Latency90
Generation62
Verdict

Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and Patriot Viper Elite II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 82.

  • Total capacity: Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (64 GB vs 32 GB).
  • Speed: Patriot Viper Elite II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL20).
Pick this

Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

Patriot Viper Elite II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL18Patriot Viper Elite II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20
83Gear score82
DDR4TypeDDR4
64 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×32 GBKit2×16 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed4,000 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL20
—Estimated price≈ $190

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 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 or Patriot Viper Elite II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 better?

Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and Patriot Viper Elite II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 82. Total capacity: Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (64 GB vs 32 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper Elite II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL20).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Patriot Viper Elite II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).