Patriot Viper Xtreme 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
Patriot Viper Xtreme 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL19Patriot Viper Xtreme 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 43.
- Total capacity: Patriot Viper Xtreme 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: Patriot Viper Xtreme 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL19).
- Patriot Viper Xtreme 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Patriot Viper Xtreme 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Patriot Viper Xtreme 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 | Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 | |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Gear score | 43 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 1,866 MHz | Speed | 2,666 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL19 |
| ≈ $210 | 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 Xtreme 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 or Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 better?
Patriot Viper Xtreme 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 43. Total capacity: Patriot Viper Xtreme 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Viper Xtreme 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL19).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).