Corsair MP600 CORE XT 4TB vs Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 4TB
Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 4TB is at least the equal of the other on every measure that decides this, and ahead on at least one.
| Specification | CorsairMP600 CORE XT 4TB | PatriotViper VP4300 Lite 4TB |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (GB) | 4000 | 4000 |
| Sequential read (MB/s) | 5000 | 5000 |
| Sequential write (MB/s) | 4400 | 4500better |
| Current best price | 565,84 €at Amazon.es · captured 2026-09-13 | 509,00 €betterat Amazon.es · captured 2026-09-09 |
| Price per TB | 141,46 € | 127,25 €better |
| DRAM cache | No | — |
| NAND type | qlc | tlc |
| Controller | Phison PS5021-E21 | — |
How these two compare
Sequential throughput
Corsair MP600 CORE XT 4TB states 5000 MB/s read and 4400 MB/s write; Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 4TB states 5000 MB/s read and 4500 MB/s write, both over PCIe. Sequential numbers like these describe large sustained transfers; the responsiveness you notice day to day tracks random access more closely than the peak figures do.
Price
Corsair MP600 CORE XT 4TB is 565,84 € (141,46 € per TB); Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 4TB is 509,00 € (127,25 € per TB).
DRAM cache
On the cache question: Corsair MP600 CORE XT 4TB is DRAM-less, and the catalog does not state whether Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 4TB carries a DRAM cache. The DRAM keeps the flash-translation table close, sparing a lookup on nearly every access; a drive without it leans on host memory or its own flash, which usually shows as slower sustained random writes rather than in the headline sequential numbers.
NAND, controller and warranty
On the flash itself: Corsair MP600 CORE XT 4TB uses QLC, and Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 4TB uses TLC. NAND tiers count bits per cell — more bits pack more capacity into the same silicon but shorten write endurance and slow sustained writes, which is why QLC sits below TLC on lasting performance even when the sequential numbers match. Controller: Corsair MP600 CORE XT 4TB uses the Phison PS5021-E21 and Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 4TB's controller is not stated. The controller runs wear-levelling, error correction and the mapping table, so it shapes sustained and random behaviour as much as the flash does — though the model name alone predicts little without testing. Corsair MP600 CORE XT 4TB carries a 5-year warranty and Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 4TB does not state one — the length the maker will stand behind the drive, and usually a proxy for the endurance it is rated to.
Which to buy
Against the other, Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 4TB is even or ahead on every tracked measure and behind on none, which is the one case where the choice needs no compromise.
Common questions about this pair
- Which is faster, Corsair MP600 CORE XT 4TB or Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 4TB?
- Corsair MP600 CORE XT 4TB states 5000 MB/s read and 4400 MB/s write; Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 4TB states 5000 MB/s read and 4500 MB/s write, both over PCIe. Sequential numbers like these describe large sustained transfers; the responsiveness you notice day to day tracks random access more closely than the peak figures do.
- Which costs less per terabyte, Corsair MP600 CORE XT 4TB or Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 4TB?
- Corsair MP600 CORE XT 4TB is 565,84 € (141,46 € per TB); Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 4TB is 509,00 € (127,25 € per TB).
- Should you buy Corsair MP600 CORE XT 4TB or Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 4TB?
- Against the other, Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 4TB is even or ahead on every tracked measure and behind on none, which is the one case where the choice needs no compromise.