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Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 vs TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

3×4 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 51.0 / 100Average
Capacity50
Speed26
Latency97
Generation25
VS
RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL14
GEAR SCORE 51.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed40
Latency78
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL14).
  • Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 11.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

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

Pick this

TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14
51Gear score51
DDR3TypeDDR4
12 GBTotal capacity8 GB
3×4 GBKit2×4 GB
2,000 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL9CAS 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 Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 or TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 better?

Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,000 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL14).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).