Memory kits / Comparison

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 vs TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14

RAM · Acer

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 60.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed60
Latency90
Generation62
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RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL14
GEAR SCORE 60.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed40
Latency78
Generation62
Verdict

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 60 and 60.

  • Total capacity: TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16).
  • Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14
60Gear score60
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×8 GBKit2×8 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL14

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 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 or TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 better?

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 60 and 60. Total capacity: TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).