Patriot Viper Xtreme 5
Patriot
88 Overall Score
vs
Corsair Vengeance
Corsair
60 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Patriot Viper Xtreme 5
No customer feedback yet
Corsair Vengeance
92 out of 100 medium confidence 27 reviews
This Corsair DDR4 SODIMM kit receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified buyers. Users consistently report plug-and-play compatibility across a wide range of laptops including Dell XPS, Lenovo Legion, Asus TUF, Acer Nitro, and Razer Blade, with memory running at advertised speeds without BIOS tweaking. A few isolated issues exist, such as a compatibility problem with a Dell XPS 15 9520 and a single negative review describing a frustrating experience, but the vast majority praise the performance, ease of installation, and value for the price.
Pros
- Plug-and-play compatibility
- Runs at advertised speeds
- Easy installation
- Great performance
- Good value for money
Cons
- Compatibility issues with some Dell models
- Heatsinks may cause fitment problems
- Price has increased since purchase
Compatibility 18
Ease of installation 12
Performance 10
Value for money 6
Build quality 5
Brand trust 4
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Specifications
| Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 | Corsair Vengeance | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 19-19-19-47 |
| Voltage | 1.4500000476837158 | 1.2000000476837158★ |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 3.0 | Auto-overclocking |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Patriot Viper Xtreme 5
- Strong speed (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong latency (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
Corsair Vengeance
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong capacity (71st percentile)
- Strong latency (70th percentile)
- Below average social proof (35th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Patriot Viper Xtreme 5
Scores 88 overall, wins 4 of 5 usage categories and 4 of 15 specs.