Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 vs TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6400 CL40

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL14
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed60
Latency98
Generation62
VS
RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6400 CL40

1×8 GB · DDR5 · 6400 MHz · CL40
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Capacity35
Speed92
Latency72
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 and TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6400 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6400 CL40 leads (6,400 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL40).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14

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

Pick this

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6400 CL40

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6400 CL40
71Gear score71
DDR4TypeDDR5
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×8 GBKit1×8 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed6,400 MHz
CL14CAS latencyCL40

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 Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 or TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6400 CL40 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 and TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6400 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6400 CL40 leads (6,400 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL40).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6400 CL40 leads (6,400 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).