Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs Patriot Viper Xtreme 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Patriot Viper Xtreme 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Patriot Viper Xtreme 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 40.
- Total capacity: Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Patriot Viper Xtreme 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
- Patriot Viper Xtreme 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Patriot Viper Xtreme 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | Patriot Viper Xtreme 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Gear score | 40 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 6 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 3×2 GB | Kit | 2×2 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,000 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL9 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $134 |
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 Xtreme 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 better?
Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Patriot Viper Xtreme 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 40. Total capacity: Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper Xtreme 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Xtreme 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).