Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 vs TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42
Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL18TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42
1×8 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL42Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 and TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59.
- Total capacity: Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL42).
- Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 has lower true latency (13.5 ns vs 16.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 | TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 | |
|---|---|---|
| 59 | Gear score | 59 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 1×16 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 5,200 MHz |
| CL18 | CAS latency | CL42 |
| ≈ $140 | Estimated 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 2666 CL18 or TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 better?
Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 and TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59. Total capacity: Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL42).
Which one is faster?
Speed: TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).