Patriot Viper Elite II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 vs Patriot Viper Steel 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
Patriot Viper Elite II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20
2×16 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL20Patriot Viper Steel 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
2×32 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL18Patriot Viper Elite II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 and Patriot Viper Steel 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 83.
- Total capacity: Patriot Viper Steel 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 Steel 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL20).
Patriot Viper Elite II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20
If you care most about speed.
Patriot Viper Steel 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Patriot Viper Elite II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 | Patriot Viper Steel 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | Gear score | 83 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 64 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 2×32 GB |
| 4,000 MHz | Speed | 3,600 MHz |
| CL20 | CAS latency | CL18 |
| ≈ $190 | Estimated price | ≈ $330 |
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 II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 or Patriot Viper Steel 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 better?
Patriot Viper Elite II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 and Patriot Viper Steel 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 83. Total capacity: Patriot Viper Steel 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 Steel 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).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Patriot Viper Elite II 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 4000 CL20 ≈ $190, Patriot Viper Steel 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 ≈ $330. Current prices vary by store.