Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9

4×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed28
Latency100
Generation25
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RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed40
Latency66
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57.

  • Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16).
  • Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
57Gear score57
DDR3TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
4×4 GBKit2×8 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL16

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 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 or TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 better?

Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57. Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16). Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).