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Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 vs Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 50.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed40
Latency72
Generation62
VS
RAM · Samsung

Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 49.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed46
Latency60
Generation62
Verdict

Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 and Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 50 and 49.

  • Speed: Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL19).
  • Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 has lower true latency (12.5 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
50Gear score49
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×4 GBKit1×8 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL19

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 (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 or Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 better?

Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 and Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 50 and 49. Speed: Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL19). Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 has lower true latency (12.5 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).