Patriot Viper Xtreme5 RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5-8000 CL38 Black
Operating at 8000 MT/s with CL38 timings, this 48GB dual-channel kit pushes Intel platforms to high bandwidth thresholds for memory-sensitive tasks. The non-binary 24GB DIMM configuration offers a middle ground between 32GB and 64GB capacities without populating all four slots, preserving signal integrity for overclocking. This kit is best for competitive overclockers and gamers seeking to maximize frame rates on Z790 boards with strong IMC capabilities.
Overzicht
The 30-Second Version
8000 MT/s at CL38 puts this kit in the 99th percentile for speed and 95th for latency in our database. It's one of the fastest DDR5 kits you can buy, but affordability sits at a rough 12th percentile. If you want top-tier gaming memory and your motherboard can handle it, this is a standout. If you're budget-conscious, look elsewhere.
Pros & Cons
Pluspunten
- 8000 MT/s speed ranks in the 99th percentile of our database 99th
- CL38 latency is a 95th percentile result, excellent for this frequency 95th
- 48GB capacity hits 85th percentile, a practical sweet spot 85th
- Three XMP 3.0 profiles give you fallback options if 8000 MT/s won't post 75th
- RGB heat spreader looks sharp and keeps thermals in check
Minpunten
- Affordability sits at 12th percentile, this kit is expensive
- 3.6/5 rating from 15 reviews puts social proof at 8th percentile
- Server performance score of 36.4/100 is a real weak spot
- 1.45V is high and will stress weaker memory controllers
- 8000 MT/s stability depends heavily on your CPU and motherboard
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Performance
8000 MT/s at CL38 is the headline here, and it's a legitimately elite combo. The speed ranking is 99th percentile in our database, which means this kit is faster than essentially everything else we've tested. The 38-48-48-84 timings at 1.45V are tight for this frequency, and the 95th percentile latency score backs that up. You're getting top-tier responsiveness along with the raw bandwidth.
The 48GB capacity across two 24GB sticks lands at 85th percentile, which is a nice sweet spot. It's more than the typical 32GB gaming setup without jumping to the 64GB kits that most people don't actually need. Intel XMP 3.0 support with three selectable profiles means you can dial things back if your motherboard's memory controller throws a fit at 8000 MT/s. And some boards will. This is enthusiast territory, and your CPU's integrated memory controller is going to be the limiting factor more often than the sticks themselves.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory
| Type | DDR5 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | 49152 |
| Modules | 2 |
| Per Module | 24576 |
| Pins | 288 |
Performance
| Speed | 8000 |
| CAS Latency | 38 |
| Timings | 38-48-48-84 |
| Voltage | 1.45 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 3.0 |
Features
| RGB | No |
| Heat Spreader | Yes |
vs Competition
Against the Kingston FURY Beast KF564C32BWEAK2-64, you're looking at a capacity trade-off. The Kingston kit gives you 64GB at 6400 MT/s with CL32, while the Viper gives you 48GB at 8000 MT/s with CL38. If you need raw capacity for heavy workstation loads, the Kingston makes more sense. The Corsair VENGEANCE RGB CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 is in the same boat, 64GB at 6400 MT/s CL32. The G.Skill Ripjaws S5 F5-6400J3239G32GX2-RS5K matches that 6400 MT/s speed but drops the RGB and some of the premium feel. The Viper's 8000 MT/s is in a different league speed-wise, but you're giving up 16GB of capacity to get there. For pure gaming, the Viper wins. For mixed workloads, the 64GB kits are the safer bet.
| Spec | Patriot Viper Xtreme5 RGB | Kingston FURY Beast KF564C32BWEAK2-64 | G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Series F5-6000J2636H32GX2-TR5NG | Corsair VENGEANCE RGB CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 | Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B | KLEVV CRAS V RGB KD5KGUD80-60A300G-BLACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 48GB | 64GB | 64GB | 64GB | 32GB | 64GB |
| Kit | 2 x 24GB | 2 x 32GB | 2 x 32GB | 2 x 32GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 32GB |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Speed Mts | 8000 | 6400 | 6000 | 6400 | 6400 | 6000 |
| Cas Latency | CL38 | CL32 | CL26 | CL32 | CL32 | CL30 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | Gebruikersoordeel | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot Viper Xtreme5 RGB | 99.2 | 74.8 | 95.3 | 84.5 | 7.9 | 12.1 |
| Kingston FURY Beast KF564C32BWEAK2-64 Compare | 94.7 | 89.5 | 87.7 | 89.9 | 92.3 | 7.6 |
| G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Series F5-6000J2636H32GX2-TR5NG Compare | 87.4 | 89.5 | 99.1 | 89.9 | 74.2 | 3.3 |
| Corsair VENGEANCE RGB CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 Compare | 94.7 | 89.5 | 87.7 | 89.9 | 97.8 | 6.8 |
| Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B Compare | 94.7 | 74.8 | 87.7 | 70.9 | 85.6 | 28 |
| KLEVV CRAS V RGB KD5KGUD80-60A300G-BLACK Compare | 87.4 | 89.5 | 87.7 | 89.9 | 85.6 | 8.3 |
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Value & Pricing
Value is where this kit gets complicated. The affordability score is 12th percentile, which is rough. US pricing swings wildly from $506 to $1,583 across just two listings, and that's a $1,077 spread for the exact same product. If you're shopping in the US, the $506 listing is the obvious move, and at that price the performance-per-dollar starts to make sense for a high-end build. The EUR listings range from €1,763 to €2,121, a €358 gap, so European buyers should shop around too. At the high end of those ranges, you're paying a serious premium for that last bit of speed.
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Overview
The Patriot Viper Xtreme5 RGB PVXR548G80C38K is a 48GB DDR5 kit that sits at the absolute top of our speed charts. 8000 MT/s is a 99th percentile result in our database, and the CL38 latency lands at 95th percentile. That's the kind of pairing that makes this kit one of the fastest DDR5 options you can buy right now, full stop.
But that speed comes with real trade-offs. Affordability sits at a rough 12th percentile, and the 3.6/5 customer rating from 15 reviews puts social proof at 8th percentile. This is a kit for people who know exactly why they want 8000 MT/s and are willing to pay for it, not for someone building a balanced mid-range rig.
Common Questions
Q: Will this kit run at 8000 MT/s on my system?
That depends almost entirely on your CPU's integrated memory controller and your motherboard's memory topology. The kit is rated for 8000 MT/s at CL38 with XMP 3.0, and it includes three XMP profiles so you can step down to a lower speed if your system can't post at the full 8000 MT/s. Intel 13th and 14th gen CPUs with a solid Z790 board are your best bet, but even then, results vary chip to chip.
Q: Is 48GB enough for gaming and light content creation?
For gaming, absolutely. 48GB is well above what any current game needs, and the 85th percentile capacity score in our database reflects that. For light content creation like video editing or streaming, 48GB is also comfortable. You'd only need to step up to 64GB if you're running heavy virtual machines, large datasets, or professional-grade rendering workloads.
Q: Why is this kit so much more expensive than other DDR5 options?
You're paying for the binning. 8000 MT/s at CL38 requires memory chips that can hit those speeds at 1.45V, and those chips are rare. The affordability score of 12th percentile in our database reflects that premium. Slower kits like 6400 MT/s CL32 options from Kingston or Corsair give you more capacity per dollar, but they can't match this kit's raw speed.
Who Should Skip This
Skip this kit if you're building on a budget, because the 12th percentile affordability score means you're paying a huge premium for that 8000 MT/s rating. Also skip it if you're running an AMD AM5 system, since DDR5 8000 often won't run stable on those platforms without significant tweaking, and the 36.4/100 server score means this is not the kit for any kind of server or workstation reliability-focused build. If you need 64GB or more, the Kingston FURY Beast or Corsair VENGEANCE kits give you more capacity for less money.
Verdict
The Patriot Viper Xtreme5 RGB is a specialist's kit. The 99th percentile speed and 95th percentile latency are genuinely impressive, and if you're building a high-end Intel gaming rig with a motherboard and CPU that can actually handle 8000 MT/s, this is one of the best options on the market. But the 12th percentile affordability and 36.4/100 server score mean it's not a general-purpose recommendation. Buy it for speed, not for value.
