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Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 vs TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 49.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed23
Latency77
Generation25
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RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 48.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed32
Latency96
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 and TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 48.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 11.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
49Gear score48
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×8 GBKit2×4 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL11

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 Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 or TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 better?

Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 and TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 48. Total capacity: Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 11.8 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).