Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 vs Patriot Viper Steel RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20
Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16Patriot Viper Steel RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL20Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and Patriot Viper Steel RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 60 and 61.
- Speed: Patriot Viper Steel RGB 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 Steel 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Patriot Viper Steel RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 | Patriot Viper Steel RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | Gear score | 61 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 3,200 MHz | Speed | 3,600 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL20 |
| ≈ $62 | Estimated price | ≈ $50 |
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 Steel 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 or Patriot Viper Steel RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 better?
Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and Patriot Viper Steel RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 60 and 61. Speed: Patriot Viper Steel RGB 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 Steel RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Patriot Viper Steel 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 ≈ $62, Patriot Viper Steel RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 ≈ $50. Current prices vary by store.