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Patriot Viper II ‘Sector 5’ Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 vs Samsung M471B1G73CB0-CK0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper II ‘Sector 5’ Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 46.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed26
Latency97
Generation25
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RAM · Samsung

Samsung M471B1G73CB0-CK0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 45.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
Verdict

Patriot Viper II ‘Sector 5’ Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and Samsung M471B1G73CB0-CK0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 45.

  • Total capacity: Samsung M471B1G73CB0-CK0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Patriot Viper II ‘Sector 5’ Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Patriot Viper II ‘Sector 5’ Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
  • Patriot Viper II ‘Sector 5’ Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
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Patriot Viper II ‘Sector 5’ Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Samsung M471B1G73CB0-CK0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Patriot Viper II ‘Sector 5’ Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9Samsung M471B1G73CB0-CK0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
46Gear score45
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×4 GBKit2×8 GB
2,000 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL11

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 II ‘Sector 5’ Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 or Samsung M471B1G73CB0-CK0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?

Patriot Viper II ‘Sector 5’ Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and Samsung M471B1G73CB0-CK0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 45. Total capacity: Samsung M471B1G73CB0-CK0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper II ‘Sector 5’ Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Viper II ‘Sector 5’ Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Patriot Viper II ‘Sector 5’ Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).