Memory kits / Comparison

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 vs TeamGroup Elite Plus 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42

RAM · Acer

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed46
Latency65
Generation62
VS
RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Elite Plus 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42

1×8 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL42
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed70
Latency49
Generation100
Verdict

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 and TeamGroup Elite Plus 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59.

  • Total capacity: Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: TeamGroup Elite Plus 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL42).
  • Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 has lower true latency (13.5 ns vs 16.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

TeamGroup Elite Plus 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18TeamGroup Elite Plus 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42
59Gear score59
DDR4TypeDDR5
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×8 GBKit1×8 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed5,200 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL42

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 or TeamGroup Elite Plus 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 better?

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 and TeamGroup Elite Plus 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59. Total capacity: Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: TeamGroup Elite Plus 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL42).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup Elite Plus 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).