Patriot Viper Steel 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3200 CL18
Patriot
71 Overall Score
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Crucial Pro Overclocking 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 White
Crucial
91 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Patriot Viper Steel 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3200 CL18
No customer feedback yet
Crucial Pro Overclocking 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 White
88 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
This Crucial DDR5-6400 kit is widely praised for its stability and solid performance, especially in memory-bound tasks. Users appreciate the easy XMP/EXPO setup and reliable operation, though some note the price is high due to market conditions and that overclocking headroom is limited without aggressive cooling. Overall, it's seen as a dependable mid-to-high-end choice for compatible systems.
Pros
- Stable at rated speeds
- Easy XMP/EXPO setup
- Solid build quality
- Good performance uplift
- Reliable brand reputation
Cons
- High price due to market
- Limited overclocking headroom
- Average timings
- White color may not suit all
Stability 6
Performance 5
Value for money 4
Overclocking 4
Build quality 3
Ease of setup 3
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Specifications
| Patriot Viper Steel | Crucial Pro Overclocking | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2 | 2 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 288 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 18★ | 32 |
| Timings | 16-20-40 | 32-40-40-103 |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858 | 1.350000023841858 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | XMP 2.0 | Intel XMP 3.0, AMD EXPO |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Patriot Viper Steel 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3200 CL18
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong latency (78th percentile)
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong capacity (71st percentile)
Crucial Pro Overclocking 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 White
- Strong speed (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (78th percentile)
- Below average affordability (28th percentile)
Pricing
Patriot Viper Steel 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3200 CL180.116score per dollar
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Crucial Pro Overclocking 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 White0.086score per dollar
Patriot Viper Steel 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3200 CL18 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Crucial Pro Overclocking
Scores 91 overall, wins 4 of 5 usage categories and 2 of 15 specs.
