G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14
G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL14G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 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 8 GB).
- Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL14).
- G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.7 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 Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 | |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Gear score | 51 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL14 |
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 Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 better?
G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 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 8 GB). Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL14).
Which one is faster?
Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).