Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-8200 CL38 Black
Patriot
85 Overall Score
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Crucial 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-5600 CL46 SODIMM (CT2K16G56C46S5)
Crucial
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-8200 CL38 Black
No customer feedback yet
Crucial 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-5600 CL46 SODIMM (CT2K16G56C46S5)
88 out of 100 high confidence 47 reviews
Users overwhelmingly praise this Crucial DDR5 SO-DIMM kit for its easy installation, reliable performance, and significant speed improvements over stock memory. It works seamlessly in a wide range of laptops, including gaming models from Razer, Asus, Acer, and Lenovo, often exceeding expectations by running at full speed. A few minor concerns include a recent price hike and some compatibility questions, but overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Easy installation
- Reliable performance
- Noticeable speed boost
- Wide laptop compatibility
- Runs at advertised speed
Cons
- Recent price increase
- Compatibility questions
- May downclock on some systems
Performance improvement 12
Ease of installation 10
Compatibility 9
Value for money 6
Reliability 5
Speed 4
Scores
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Specifications
| Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 | Crucial 32GB DDR5 SODIMM | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2 | 2 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 262 |
| Rank | — | 1Rx8 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 38★ | 46 |
| Timings | 38-48-48-84 | 46-45-45 |
| Voltage | 1.4500000476837158 | 1.100000023841858★ |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 3.0 | Intel XMP 3.0, AMD EXPO |
| 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
Crucial 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-5600 CL46 SODIMM (CT2K16G56C46S5)
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (78th percentile)
- Strong speed (77th percentile)
- Strong capacity (71st percentile)
- Below average latency (23rd percentile)
- Below average affordability (27th percentile)
Pricing
Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-8200 CL38 Black0.051score per dollar
vs
Crucial 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-5600 CL46 SODIMM (CT2K16G56C46S5)0.096score per dollar
Crucial 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-5600 CL46 SODIMM (CT2K16G56C46S5) offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Patriot Viper Xtreme 5
Scores 85 overall, wins 2 of 5 usage categories and 4 of 16 specs.
