G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB DDR3-1600
The dual-channel kit runs at 1600 MT/s with tight CL9 timings and a low 1.5V, making it a reliable plug-and-play upgrade for aging DDR3 platforms. Its low-profile heat spreader ensures compatibility with bulky CPU coolers while the Intel XMP profile simplifies setup. This memory is best for budget-conscious users reviving older desktops for basic productivity and light gaming.
Capacity 8GB
Kit 2 x 4GB
Memory DDR3
Speed 1600 MT/s
CAS Latency CL9
Form Factor UDIMM
40 Overall Score
Price $37
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong affordability (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong latency (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong feature (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average speed (14th percentile)
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (35th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory
| Type | DDR3 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | 8192 |
| Modules | 2 |
| Per Module | 4096 |
| Pins | 240 |
Performance
| Speed | 1600 |
| CAS Latency | 9 |
| Timings | 9-9-9-24 |
| Voltage | 1.5 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP |
Features
| RGB | No |
| Heat Spreader | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | G.Skill Sniper Series | Patriot Viper Steel PVS416G320C6 | Kingston FURY Beast KF556C40BB-16 | Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2A2666C16 | DATO DDR4 Extreme EA8GB4DU32WX2 | Timetec Pinnacle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8GB | 16GB | 16GB | 16GB | 16GB | 16GB |
| Kit | 2 x 4GB | 1 x 16GB | 1 x 16GB | 2 x 8GB | 2 x 8GB | 2 x 8GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR4 | DDR5 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Speed Mts | 1600 | 3200 | 5600 | 2666 | 3200 | 3200 |
| Cas Latency | CL9 | CL16 | CL40 | CL16 | CL16 | CL22 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | SODIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.Skill Sniper Series | 13.9 | 74.8 | 78.3 | 22.8 | 34.9 | 85.7 |
| Patriot Viper Steel PVS416G320C6 Compare | 53.4 | 61.6 | 87.6 | 45.3 | 97.8 | 69.6 |
| Kingston FURY Beast KF556C40BB-16 Compare | 77.4 | 61.6 | 31.8 | 45.3 | 85.6 | 52.8 |
| Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2A2666C16 Compare | 37.4 | 74.8 | 75.2 | 45.3 | 97.8 | 60 |
| DATO DDR4 Extreme EA8GB4DU32WX2 Compare | 53.4 | 74.8 | 87.6 | 45.3 | 75.4 | 68.3 |
| Timetec Pinnacle Compare | 53.4 | 45.3 | 57.8 | 45.3 | 85.6 | 71.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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