Memory kits / Comparison

Patriot Viper Elite 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 vs Patriot Viper Elite II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20

RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper Elite 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30

1×16 GB · DDR5 · 6000 MHz · CL30
GEAR SCORE 83.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed86
Latency90
Generation100
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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 Elite 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 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 Elite II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 leads (6,000 MHz vs 4,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Patriot Viper Elite II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 leads (CL20 vs CL30).
Pick this

Patriot Viper Elite 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

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

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Patriot Viper Elite 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30Patriot Viper Elite II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20
83Gear score82
DDR5TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
1×16 GBKit2×16 GB
6,000 MHzSpeed4,000 MHz
CL30CAS 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 Elite 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 or Patriot Viper Elite II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 better?

Patriot Viper Elite 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 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 Elite II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 leads (6,000 MHz vs 4,000 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Viper Elite II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 leads (CL20 vs CL30).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 leads (6,000 MHz vs 4,000 MHz).