Patriot
Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 RGB DDR5 RAM 48GB (2X24GB) 8000MT/s CL38 1.45v UDIMM Desktop Gaming Memory Kit Compatible with Intel XMP - PVXR548G80C38K
High-Bandwidth Enthusiast Tiers
Validated by C.R. Vinoth Kumar ยท Founder & Senior Editor
Running at 7200+ MT/s provides high raw bandwidth that benefits Intel Arrow Lake gaming and content creation. Note that AMD platforms will fall out of 1:1 sync into Gear 2, and stabilizing these speeds requires a premium Z-series motherboard.
Current price
$249.99$5.21/GBAs of Jul 14, 2026 ยท Verify on Amazon ยท Price subject to change
$/GB vs DDR5 market avg
59% below avgDeal score
87/100
At $5.21/GB โ 59% below the DDR5 market average.
Good time to buy
Price is near its tracked low of $249.99 โ in the bottom 20% of its recorded range.
Also sold elsewhere
Prices on this page are Amazon.com prices from our Creators API refresh (as of the last update). You can look up this kit (ASIN: B0CK75HL12) on other retailers such as Newegg or Crucial โ we do not display their prices here. Always verify the checkout price on Amazon before purchasing.
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date of the last daily update and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
At a Glance
Strengths
- 59% below the overall DDR5 market average $/GB
- Compatible with 4 CPU platforms
- Price near its tracked low of $249.99
- Limited Lifetime Warranty from Patriot
Limitations
- Below-average customer rating (3.7โ )
All points are derived from price data, customer ratings, and product specifications โ not editorial opinion. Updated daily.
Is This RAM Right for You?
Based on 48GB (2x24) DDR5 DIMM specifications.
48GB eliminates memory as a bottleneck for AAA titles and multitasking
48GB handles office apps, video calls, and multiple browser tabs comfortably
48GB is insufficient for video editing or 3D rendering workloads
Non-ECC RAM is not recommended for servers or NAS โ silent data corruption risk without error correction
This is a desktop DIMM โ laptop upgrades require SO-DIMM modules. See Laptop RAM Prices for compatible options.
Verdicts based on capacity, form factor, and ECC specifications โ not editorial opinion. Capacity recommendations reflect 2026 software requirements.
Price History
Updated daily โ track price trends over time
Current
$249.99
58d Low
$249.99
58d High
$861.43
58d Avg
$644.15
Price Range
Tracked low
$249.99Current
$249.99Tracked high
$861.43โ Near tracked low
Speed Ranking
Top 2%
8000MHz ranks in the top 2% of all DDR5 speeds tracked (1,496 modules).
About Patriot
4.4โ
avg rating
128
products tracked
Z-Score Deviation
Great Deal (Underpriced)
Deviation: -1.55ฯ
Highly favorable pricing! The current cost is significantly below normal market margins.
XMP 3.0 / EXPO Profile Activation Required
This is a high-performance DDR5-8000 memory kit. It will NOT run at advertised speeds out of the box.
JEDEC Fallback Behavior
By default, all motherboards boot using safe **JEDEC standards** (typically **4800MT/s**). If you plug this RAM in and boot immediately, your system will downclock to this baseline, losing up to **10% - 20% CPU bandwidth**.
How to Enable XMP/EXPO
- 1.Reboot PC, tap
DelorF2to enter **BIOS**. - 2.Find memory settings and toggle **XMP / EXPO** to **Enabled**.
- 3.Save & Exit (press
F10). PC will reboot at 8000MHz.
Specifications
Memory TypeDDR generation (DDR4 vs DDR5) ยท guide | DDR5 |
CapacityTotal kit memory size ยท guide | 48GB (2x24) |
| Kit Config | โ 2ร kit โ dual-channel ready |
SpeedFrequency in MT/s or MHz ยท guide | 8000MHz |
CAS LatencyClock cycles response delay ยท guide | CL38 |
True LatencyAbsolute nanosecond latency | 9.50 ns(Great)= (38 ร 2000) รท 8000 |
Form FactorDIMM (Desktop) vs SO-DIMM (Laptop) | DIMM |
ASIN | B0CK75HL12 |
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Compatible Platforms
Always verify with your motherboard's QVL before purchasing.
Platform Pairing Guide
How well 8000MHz performs on each platform โ based on memory controller characteristics and manufacturer guidance.
| Platform | Benefit |
|---|---|
| AMD AM5 (Ryzen 7000/9000) | โ Good |
| Intel LGA1851 (Core Ultra 200S) | โ Good |
| Intel LGA1700 (12thโ14th gen, DDR5 board) | โ Good |
Platform guidance based on AMD and Intel official specifications and independent testing. Always verify compatibility with your specific motherboard's QVL.
Motherboard Compatibility
Most popular DDR5 boards per platform
ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus WiFi / MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk
B650 = 80% of AM5 sales. DDR5-6000 CL30 is the sweet spot.
MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk WiFi / ASUS TUF B860-Plus WiFi
B860 is the mainstream LGA1851 chipset. Supports DDR5-9200+.
MSI PRO B760M-E DDR5 / ASUS TUF B760-Plus WiFi D5
B760 DDR5 boards support 12thโ14th Gen Intel with DDR5.
Always verify with your board's QVL before purchasing.
Cheaper Alternatives
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G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB Series DDR5 RAM (Intel XMP 3.0) 48GB (2x24GB) 6800MT/s CL32-39-39-108 1.35V Desktop Computer Memory U-DIMM - Matte Black (F5-6800J3239F24GX2-TZ5RK)55% cheaper/GB
Kingston
Kingston Fury Renegade Black RGB XMP 48GB 7200MT/s DDR5 CL38 DIMM Desktop Gaming Memory (Kit of 2) - KF572C38RSAK2-4853% cheaper/GB
Ranked by lowest $/GB. Same 48GB DDR5 DIMM only. Prices updated daily.
DDR5 Price by Capacity
Average $/GB across all DDR5 modules in the database
| Capacity | Avg $/GB |
|---|---|
| 8GB | $17.89/GB |
| 16GB | $19.10/GB |
| 32GB | $19.54/GB |
| 48GBThis product | $15.87/GB |
| 64GB | $20.84/GB |
| 128GB | $25.20/GB |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Patriot 48GB (2x24) 8000MHz DDR5 compatible with my motherboard?
This module is compatible with Intel 12th / 13th / 14th Gen (LGA1700), Intel Core Ultra 200S (LGA1851 / Arrow Lake), AMD Ryzen 7000 / 8000 / 9000 (AM5), AMD Threadripper 7000 (TRX50). Always verify with your motherboard's QVL (Qualified Vendor List) before purchasing, as compatibility can vary by board revision.
Is this DDR5 module a good deal right now?
At $5.21/GB, this module is 59% below the overall DDR5 market average $/GB across all capacities. Deal score: 87/100. Check the price history chart above to see how the price has moved recently. Prices are updated daily from Amazon.
What is 8000MHz RAM used for?
DDR5 RAM is required for AMD AM5 (Ryzen 7000/9000) and Intel LGA1851 (Core Ultra 200S) platforms. It offers higher bandwidth than DDR4, making it beneficial for content creation, gaming on modern platforms, and AI workloads. 8000MHz is a high-performance DDR5 speed tier.
How does Patriot RAM compare to other brands?
Patriot has 128 modules tracked with an average customer rating of 4.4โ . This specific module is 59% below the overall DDR5 market average $/GB. Browse all Patriot modules or use the comparison tool to see how it stacks up against Corsair, G.Skill, Kingston, and Crucial.
Is 48GB of RAM enough for gaming in 2026?
48GB is more than enough for gaming in 2026. Most AAA titles use 16โ24GB alongside Discord and a browser. 48GB gives you headroom for streaming, recording, and running multiple applications simultaneously.
What is the difference between a single 48GB stick and a 2ร24GB kit?
This is already a 2ร24GB dual-channel kit โ the correct configuration for maximum performance. Dual-channel mode doubles the memory bandwidth by using both memory channels simultaneously, improving performance in games and applications by 10โ30% compared to a single stick of the same total capacity.
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Expertly Curated by C.R. Vinoth Kumar
Lead Hardware AnalystC.R. Vinoth Kumar is a senior systems systems engineer and memory hardware architect with over 12 years of experience benchmarking computer components, building performance virtualization servers, and assembling local LLM inference rigs. Every memory module tracked in our database is mathematically checked using custom telemetry to isolate nanosecond CAS latency bounds, price-per-gigabyte market averages, and Ryzen/Intel platform pairings.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Prices updated daily. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.com at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.