Relative Value21balanced preset
Crucial 64GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 vs Patriot Viper 64GB DDR5 5600MHz CL36 — value comparison
Relative Value19balanced preset
Crucial 64GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 and Patriot Viper 64GB DDR5 5600MHz CL36 are practically even under balanced weights at the current dataset offers: 21 vs 19. Change the preset or your priorities before deciding.
Price data · US · USD · New · A 2026-08-13 · B 2026-08-13Coverage · 4 tracked new-offer records across both modelsBenchmark confidence · no estimate flags on these two recordsAffiliate links · We may earn a commission from these links. Scores are calculated separately using our methodology.
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02 · Decision matrix
One decision, three separate questions
Capability ignores price. Relative Value adds the current dataset offers and your priorities. Keeping them separate prevents a cheap product from being mistaken for the faster product.
The decision, split by questioncapability · value · price are separate answers
Capability by task
| Scenario | Crucial 64GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 | Patriot Viper 64GB DDR5 5600MHz CL36 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | C#239 | B#144✓ |
| Productivity | A#75 | A#74 |
| 24/7 Server | B#82 | B#81 |
Patriot Viper 64GB DDR5 5600MHz CL36 grades higher in 1 of 3 graded scenarios (2 tied) and is never graded lower. These are the same S–F grades as the tier list — capability only, price excluded. The value rows below add prices from the 2026-08-13 offer frame. How tiers are assigned →
Relative Value by priority
Balancedpractically even (≤3 pts)
21
19
Gamingpractically even (≤3 pts)
31
30
Productivitypractically even (≤3 pts)
39
36
24/7 Serverhigher relative value lit
32 ✓
28
Strict Budgetpractically even (≤3 pts)
3
2
Both products are normalized within the same in-stock market frame per preset. A check marks the higher Relative Value; a difference of 3 points or less is shown as practically even.
Crossover price is loading. The switch-over point and Strong Value threshold appear as soon as today's offer snapshots are confirmed in your browser.
03 · Price crossover
The price changes the answer
Current offers, crossover points and Strong Value thresholds answer different questions. Thresholds are calculations, not price forecasts.
A · Crucial 64GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46
- Current dataset offer · NewUS · USD · snapshot 2026-08-13
- $700
- Beats Patriot Viper 64GB DDR5 5600MHz CL36 atbalanced weights; rival offer held fixed
- not reachable
- Strong Value at80+ Relative Value threshold
- not reachable
B · Patriot Viper 64GB DDR5 5600MHz CL36
- Current dataset offer · NewUS · USD · snapshot 2026-08-13
- $880
- Beats Crucial 64GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 atbalanced weights; rival offer held fixed
- not reachable
- Strong Value at80+ Relative Value threshold
- not reachable
04 · Capability
Capability indexes, side by side
Price is intentionally excluded here so the more capable product and the better-value product cannot be confused.
Memory index (×1000)
781
872
872
Data rate (MT/s)
5600
5600
5600
Latency efficiency
609
778
778
A · Crucial 64GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46B · Patriot Viper 64GB DDR5 5600MHz CL36Latency efficiency is inverted: a longer bar means lower first-word latency. Other rows retain the unit in their label.Crucial 64GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 shows higher Value under every weighting we test — a stable result in the 2026-08-13 offer frame.
05 · Platform & ownership
Fit, compatibility and ownership context
Only verified structured compatibility and ownership fields are shown. Check the exact system, board manual and vendor QVL before purchase; missing fields are never guessed.
A · Crucial 64GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46
- Memory generationDDR5
- Form factor262-pin SO-DIMM
- Kit capacity64 GB
- Modules2
- Data rate5,600 MT/s
- First-word latency16.43 ns
- ECC supportNo
- Warranty (typical new)60 mo
B · Patriot Viper 64GB DDR5 5600MHz CL36
- Memory generationDDR5
- Form factor288-pin DIMM
- Kit capacity64 GB
- Modules2
- Data rate5,600 MT/s
- First-word latency12.86 ns
- ECC supportNo
- Warranty (typical new)60 mo
06 · Specifications
Key specifications
Directional checkmarks appear only on numeric fields where more or less has a clear meaning. They are not an overall verdict.
| Specification | Crucial 64GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 | Patriot Viper 64GB DDR5 5600MHz CL36 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Kit capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Modules | 2 | 2 |
| Data rate | 5,600 MT/s | 5,600 MT/s |
| CAS latency (lower is better) | CL46 | CL36✓ |
| First-word latency (lower is better) | 16.43 ns | 12.86 ns✓ |
| Memory index | 0.781 | 0.872✓ |
| Form factor | 262-pin SO-DIMM | 288-pin DIMM |
| ECC support | No | No |
| RGB lighting | No | No |
| Current dataset offer · New | $700snapshot 2026-08-13✓ | $880snapshot 2026-08-13 |
| Warranty (typical new) | 60 mo | 60 mo |
“Not tracked” means the source data does not contain a verified value; no default or guessed specification is substituted.
07 · Customize
Try other models and your own priorities
Presets are starting points. Swap either side, then open Advanced weights only if you want to tune the formula directly.
08 · Alternative
A third option worth checking
The same scenario and market frame checks whether another currently priced model offers a cleaner trade-off.
Worth considering instead
Klevv BOLT 32GB DDR5 6400MHz CL30 — same S-tier capability for Gaming, about $250 cheaper · Value 38.
Neither of the two above is the only answer — this one clears the same bar for less. ⇄ Compare all three
A price-aware third suggestion appears once today's offer snapshots are confirmed in your browser.
09 · Decision guide
Choose based on the trade-off you actually want
These are evidence-linked conditions, not universal buying verdicts. Feature ecosystems, software support and platform preferences remain your call.
Choose A · Crucial 64GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 if…
- Your priorities resemble 24/7 Server — it has higher Relative Value under those presets at the snapshot offers.
Choose B · Patriot Viper 64GB DDR5 5600MHz CL36 if…
- You prioritize Gaming — it earns the higher capability tier in those tracked scenarios.
10 · Methodology & FAQ
Read the methodology →How to read this comparison
The formula is a weighted geometric ratio. Capability, price and user priorities stay visible as separate inputs so the result can be challenged and changed.
- Which is better value right now: Crucial 64GB DDR5 5600MHz CL46 or Patriot Viper 64GB DDR5 5600MHz CL36?
- Under the balanced preset and the 2026-08-13 offer frame, they are practically even in Relative Value (21 vs 19). Change the preset or weights to reflect your own priorities; capability is a separate question, answered by the tier table.
- Which one is more capable, ignoring price?
- Patriot Viper 64GB DDR5 5600MHz CL36 grades higher in 1 of 3 graded scenarios (2 tied) and is never graded lower.
- Where can I compare current offers for both?
- Dated offer snapshots for both models are listed on their product pages (linked above); the interactive calculator recalculates both with your own weights and budget.
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