Patriot Viper Xtreme 5
Patriot
88 Overall Score
vs
G.Skill
G.Skill
91 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Patriot Viper Xtreme 5
No customer feedback yet
G.Skill
85 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
This G.SKILL Trident Z5 Royal Neo DDR5 RAM kit receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its performance, aesthetics, and compatibility with AMD Ryzen CPUs. Users report snappier system responsiveness, quick boot times, and stable operation with EXPO enabled. The main drawbacks are the high price and a delivery complaint about a package left unattended. One user notes that incorrect BIOS settings can cause boot failures.
Pros
- Excellent performance with AMD Ryzen CPUs
- Beautiful aesthetics with mirrored finish and RGB
- Stable operation with EXPO enabled
- Quick boot and system responsiveness
- High build quality
Cons
- High price point
- Delivery issues (package left unattended)
- Requires correct BIOS settings to post
Performance 6
Aesthetics 4
Compatibility 4
Price 3
Delivery 1
Bios settings 1
Scores
Workstation
Gaming
Server
Budget
Laptop
Specifications
| Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 | G.Skill | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2 | 2 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 288 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 38 | 30★ |
| Timings | 38-48-48-84 | 30-36-36-96 |
| Voltage | 1.4500000476837158 | 1.350000023841858★ |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 3.0 | Intel XMP, AMD EXPO |
| 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 (78th percentile)
G.Skill
- Strong capacity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong speed (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong feature (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
Patriot Viper Xtreme 50.070score per dollar
vs
G.Skill0.044score per dollar
Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: G.Skill
Scores 91 overall, wins 3 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 15 specs.
