Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3200 CL16
Patriot
67 Overall Score
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Crucial 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3L-1600 CL11 (CT2K102464BD160B)
Crucial
45 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3200 CL16
No customer feedback yet
Crucial 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3L-1600 CL11 (CT2K102464BD160B)
78 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
Most users are very satisfied with this Crucial DDR3 RAM, praising its plug-and-play installation, stability, and compatibility with Dell Optiplex systems. One verified buyer reported a failure after two months, but others highlight reliable performance and good value. Overall, the sentiment is strongly positive with a minor concern about durability.
Pros
- Plug-and-play installation
- Stable performance
- Compatible with Dell Optiplex
- Good value for money
- Works out of the box
Cons
- One unit failed after two months
- Potential durability concerns
Performance 5
Compatibility 3
Reliability 4
Value for money 3
Durability 1
Ease of installation 3
Scores
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Specifications
| Patriot Viper Steel | Crucial 16GB DDR3L | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4★ | DDR3L |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2 | 2 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 240 |
| Rank | — | 2Rx8 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 16 | 11★ |
| Timings | 16-18-18-16 | 11-11-11 |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858 | 1.350000023841858 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP | — |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3200 CL16
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong feature (75th percentile)
Crucial 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3L-1600 CL11 (CT2K102464BD160B)
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong affordability (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average speed (14th percentile)14th %ile
Pricing
Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3200 CL160.019score per dollar
vs
Crucial 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3L-1600 CL11 (CT2K102464BD160B)0.037score per dollar
Crucial 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3L-1600 CL11 (CT2K102464BD160B) offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Patriot Viper Steel
Scores 67 overall, wins 4 of 5 usage categories and 3 of 16 specs.
