Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 vs Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL20Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 and Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 60.
- Speed: Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
- CAS latency: Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL20).
- Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20
If you care most about speed.
Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 | Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Gear score | 60 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 3,600 MHz | Speed | 3,200 MHz |
| CL20 | CAS latency | CL16 |
| ≈ $44 | Estimated price | ≈ $62 |
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 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 or Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 better?
Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 and Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 60. Speed: Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL20). Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 ≈ $44, Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 ≈ $62. Current prices vary by store.