Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3200 CL16
Patriot
67 Overall Score
vs
Samsung 8GB DDR4-2666 CL19 SODIMM (M471A1K43CB1-CTD)
Samsung
42 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3200 CL16
No customer feedback yet
Samsung 8GB DDR4-2666 CL19 SODIMM (M471A1K43CB1-CTD)
85 out of 100 high confidence 37 reviews
This Samsung 8GB DDR4 2666MHz memory module is overwhelmingly praised for its compatibility, ease of installation, and reliable performance in laptops and NAS devices. Users report significant speed improvements and seamless multitasking after upgrading. A few isolated issues include receiving a different brand module or early failure after 2.5 years, but the vast majority find it a cost-effective and dependable upgrade.
Pros
- Easy installation
- Compatible with Synology NAS
- Significant speed improvement
- Reliable performance
- Cost-effective upgrade
Cons
- Received wrong brand module
- Early failure after 2.5 years
- Potential warranty issues with different region version
- Incorrect module sent initially
Compatibility 12
Ease of installation 10
Performance improvement 8
Value for money 6
Reliability 5
Product accuracy 3
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Specifications
| Patriot Viper Steel | Samsung 8GB DDR4 SODIMM | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2★ | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 260 |
| Rank | — | 1Rx8 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 16★ | 19 |
| Timings | 16-18-18-16 | — |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858 | 1.2000000476837158★ |
| 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)
Samsung 8GB DDR4-2666 CL19 SODIMM (M471A1K43CB1-CTD)
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong affordability (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average feature (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3200 CL160.394score per dollar
vs
Samsung 8GB DDR4-2666 CL19 SODIMM (M471A1K43CB1-CTD)0.764score per dollar
Samsung 8GB DDR4-2666 CL19 SODIMM (M471A1K43CB1-CTD) offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Patriot Viper Steel
Scores 67 overall, wins 4 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 16 specs.
