Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 vs Patriot Viper SODIMM 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL16Patriot Viper SODIMM 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and Patriot Viper SODIMM 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 49.
- Total capacity: Patriot Viper SODIMM 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Patriot Viper SODIMM 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16).
- Patriot Viper SODIMM 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
If you care most about speed.
Patriot Viper SODIMM 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 | Patriot Viper SODIMM 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Gear score | 49 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL9 |
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 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 or Patriot Viper SODIMM 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?
Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and Patriot Viper SODIMM 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 49. Total capacity: Patriot Viper SODIMM 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Viper SODIMM 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).