Patriot PV316G186C0K
Patriot
44 Overall Score
vs
G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series
G.Skill
74 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Patriot PV316G186C0K
No customer feedback yet
G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series
88 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this RAM, praising its stability, overclocking headroom, and compatibility with both Intel and AMD platforms. The RGB lighting is a highlight, though some users note software integration issues with certain motherboard brands. A few minor complaints about RGB flickering and the need for high-end motherboards to reach rated speeds.
Pros
- Stable at high overclocks
- Excellent compatibility
- Great RGB lighting
- Easy XMP setup
- High performance
Cons
- RGB software integration issues
- Requires high-end motherboard
- RGB flickering on one stick
Overclocking stability 4
Compatibility 5
Rgb lighting 6
Software integration 4
Performance 3
Build quality 2
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Specifications
| Patriot PV316G186C0K | G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR3 | DDR4★ |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2 | 2 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 240 | 288 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 10★ | 16 |
| Timings | 10-11-10-30 | 16-18-18-38 |
| Voltage | 1.5 | 1.350000023841858★ |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 1.3 | Intel XMP 2.0 |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Heat Spreader | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Patriot PV316G186C0K
- Strong latency (79th percentile)
- Strong feature (73rd percentile)
- Below average speed (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average social proof (34th percentile)
G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong feature (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
Pricing
Patriot PV316G186C0K0.878score per dollar
vs
G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series0.533score per dollar
Patriot PV316G186C0K offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series
Scores 74 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 4 of 15 specs.
