Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 vs TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL15 · 2015
GEAR SCORE 68.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed54
Latency90
Generation62
VS
RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42

2×8 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL42
GEAR SCORE 68.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed70
Latency49
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68.

  • Speed: TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL42).
  • Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 16.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42
68Gear score68
DDR4TypeDDR5
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit2×8 GB
3,000 MHzSpeed5,200 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL42
2015Release year—
≈ $172Estimated 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 Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 or TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 better?

Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68. Speed: TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL42). Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 16.2 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).