Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-8200 CL38 Black
Patriot
85 Overall Score
vs
Crucial CT51264BA160B 4GB DDR3-1600
Crucial
26 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-8200 CL38 Black
No customer feedback yet
Crucial CT51264BA160B 4GB DDR3-1600
78 out of 100 medium confidence 25 reviews
Users generally praise this Crucial 4GB DDR3 RAM for its reliability, low price, and accurate capacity. Many verified buyers report it works perfectly as a replacement or upgrade in various Dell and Lenovo desktops, passing memory tests without issues. However, a few negative experiences involve defective modules and a reseller canceling orders and raising prices, which slightly tarnish the overall positive sentiment.
Pros
- Low price
- Reliable performance
- Exact 4GB capacity
- Easy to install
- Compatible with many Dell and Lenovo desktops
Cons
- Defective modules reported
- Reseller cancels orders and raises prices
- Compatibility issues with some Dell models
- Quality control concerns
Price 5
Reliability 8
Capacity accuracy 3
Ease of installation 4
Compatibility 6
Defective units 2
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Specifications
| Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 | Crucial CT51264BA160B | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2★ | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 240 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 38 | 11★ |
| Timings | 38-48-48-84 | — |
| Voltage | 1.4500000476837158★ | 1.5 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 3.0 | — |
| 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
Crucial CT51264BA160B 4GB DDR3-1600
- Strong affordability (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average capacity (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average speed (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average feature (18th percentile)18th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Patriot Viper Xtreme 5
Scores 85 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 8 of 15 specs.