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Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 vs TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 54.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed32
Latency62
Generation62
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RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 54.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed46
Latency80
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
  • TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15
54Gear score54
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
1×16 GBKit2×4 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL15
≈ $120Estimated price—

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 Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 or TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 better?

Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54. Total capacity: Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).