Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-8200 CL38 Black
Patriot
85 Overall Score
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G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-2666 CL19 SODIMM
G.Skill
59 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-8200 CL38 Black
No customer feedback yet
G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-2666 CL19 SODIMM
95 out of 100 medium confidence 23 reviews
Users overwhelmingly praise this G.Skill Ripjaws DDR4 SO-DIMM kit for its plug-and-play compatibility across a wide range of laptops and mini PCs, including ASUS, Dell, Lenovo, and Intel NUCs. Many highlight its stability, with several passing Memtest86 and noting zero errors. The price is frequently cited as a major advantage, offering great value for the performance. A few users mention it runs at lower speeds (e.g., 2666MHz) in some systems, but this is seen as expected and not a flaw.
Pros
- Plug-and-play compatibility
- Stable under stress tests
- Great value for money
- Easy installation
- Recognized immediately by BIOS
Cons
- May run at lower speed on some systems
- No XMP support on some laptops
- Limited to 2666MHz in certain machines
Compatibility 15
Stability 8
Value for money 6
Ease of installation 7
Speed 5
Build quality 3
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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 |
| 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 | Intel XMP 2.0 |
| 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 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-2666 CL19 SODIMM
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong feature (65th percentile)
Pricing
Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-8200 CL38 Black
No current pricing available
G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-2666 CL19 SODIMM
Verdict
Winner: Patriot Viper Xtreme 5
Scores 85 overall, wins 3 of 5 usage categories and 6 of 15 specs.
