Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 vs Patriot Viper Venom RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36
2×8 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL36Patriot Viper Venom RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL18Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 and Patriot Viper Venom RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 72.
- Speed: Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Patriot Viper Venom RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL36).
- Patriot Viper Venom RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36
If you care most about speed.
Patriot Viper Venom RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 | Patriot Viper Venom RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | Gear score | 72 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 5,200 MHz | Speed | 3,600 MHz |
| CL36 | CAS latency | CL18 |
| ≈ $106 | Estimated price | — |
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 Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 or Patriot Viper Venom RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 better?
Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 and Patriot Viper Venom RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 72. Speed: Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Viper Venom RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL36). Patriot Viper Venom RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).