G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL16G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL16).
- G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Gear score | 51 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 3,000 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL16 |
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 G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 or TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 better?
G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51. Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).