Kingston 2666MT/s
Kingston
39 Overall Score
vs
Patriot Viper Steel
Patriot
66 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Kingston 2666MT/s
No customer feedback yet
Patriot Viper Steel
82 out of 100 medium confidence 17 reviews
The Patriot Viper Steel DDR4 memory kit receives strong praise for its speed and value, with many users achieving high overclocks and stable performance. A few users reported initial setup difficulties or compatibility issues, but most found it reliable after proper configuration. The non-RGB design is appreciated, and it often outperforms pricier alternatives from other brands.
Pros
- Fast and effective
- Easy installation
- Sleek no-RGB design
- Great value for money
- Stable after XMP config
Cons
- Initial boot issues with some motherboards
- Requires manual BIOS tweaking for high speeds
- Not compatible with all systems out of the box
- One review reported damage during installation
Overclocking potential 6
Ease of installation 7
Value for money 5
Compatibility 8
Build quality 4
Speed performance 10
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Specifications
| Kingston 2666MT/s | Patriot Viper Steel | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Form Factor | DIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 1 | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 288 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 19 | 16★ |
| Timings | — | 16-18-18-36 |
| Voltage | 1.2000000476837158★ | 1.350000023841858 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 2.0 | Intel XMP 2.0 |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Kingston 2666MT/s
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Below average capacity (9th percentile)9th %ile
Patriot Viper Steel
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Kingston 2666MT/s0.993score per dollar
vs
Patriot Viper Steel0.557score per dollar
Kingston 2666MT/s offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Patriot Viper Steel
Scores 66 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 15 specs.
