Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-8200 CL38 Black
Patriot
85 Overall Score
vs
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-2666 CL19 SODIMM
G.Skill
56 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-8200 CL38 Black
No customer feedback yet
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-2666 CL19 SODIMM
72 out of 100 medium confidence 21 reviews
The G.SKILL Ripjaws DDR4 SO-DIMM 32GB kit receives mostly positive feedback for easy installation and reliable performance in laptops and mini PCs. However, a few verified users report early failures within weeks or months, raising concerns about long-term durability. Overall, it is seen as good value for the price, but the risk of defects tempers enthusiasm.
Pros
- Easy installation
- Reliable performance
- Good value for money
- Compatible with many laptops
- Plug and play functionality
Cons
- Early failure risk
- Not always 3200 MHz speed
- Price slightly high for some
- Incompatibility with some laptops
Ease of installation 5
Reliability 4
Value for money 3
Compatibility 6
Performance speed 4
Early failure 2
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Specifications
| Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 | G.Skill Ripjaws | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2 | 2 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 260 |
| Rank | — | 2Rx8 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 38 | 19★ |
| Timings | 38-48-48-84 | 19-19-19-43 |
| Voltage | 1.4500000476837158 | 1.2000000476837158★ |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 3.0 | XMP 1.0 |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | — |
| Heat Spreader | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-8200 CL38 Black
- Strong speed (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong latency (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (75th percentile)
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-2666 CL19 SODIMM
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong capacity (71st percentile)
- Strong feature (65th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
- Below average affordability (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-8200 CL38 Black0.051score per dollar
vs
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-2666 CL19 SODIMM0.089score per dollar
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-2666 CL19 SODIMM offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Patriot Viper Xtreme 5
Scores 85 overall, wins 3 of 5 usage categories and 4 of 16 specs.
