Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 vs Patriot Viper Elite II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20
Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 6000 CL42
1×32 GB · DDR5 · 6000 MHz · CL42Patriot Viper Elite II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20
2×16 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL20Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 and Patriot Viper Elite II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 82.
- Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 leads (6,000 MHz vs 4,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: Patriot Viper Elite II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 leads (CL20 vs CL42).
- Patriot Viper Elite II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 14.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 6000 CL42
If you care most about speed.
Patriot Viper Elite II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 | Patriot Viper Elite II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 83 | Gear score | 82 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 1×32 GB | Kit | 2×16 GB |
| 6,000 MHz | Speed | 4,000 MHz |
| CL42 | CAS latency | CL20 |
| — | 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 RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 or Patriot Viper Elite II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 better?
Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 and Patriot Viper Elite II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 82. Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 leads (6,000 MHz vs 4,000 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Viper Elite II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 leads (CL20 vs CL42). Patriot Viper Elite II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 14.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 6000 CL42 leads (6,000 MHz vs 4,000 MHz).