Memory kits / Comparison

Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs Patriot Viper SODIMM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity25
Speed18
Latency90
Generation25
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RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper SODIMM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 40.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
Verdict

Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Patriot Viper SODIMM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 40.

  • Total capacity: Patriot Viper SODIMM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB).
  • CAS latency: Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
  • Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Patriot Viper SODIMM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8Patriot Viper SODIMM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
39Gear score40
DDR3TypeDDR3
6 GBTotal capacity8 GB
3×2 GBKit2×4 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL8CAS latencyCL9
—Estimated price≈ $102

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 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 or Patriot Viper SODIMM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?

Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Patriot Viper SODIMM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 40. Total capacity: Patriot Viper SODIMM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB). CAS latency: Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9). Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).