G.Skill PI Plus Turbulence 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 vs TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
G.Skill PI Plus Turbulence 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6
6×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL6TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL11G.Skill PI Plus Turbulence 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 and TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 48.
- Total capacity: G.Skill PI Plus Turbulence 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (12 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill PI Plus Turbulence 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL11).
- G.Skill PI Plus Turbulence 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 9.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill PI Plus Turbulence 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill PI Plus Turbulence 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 | TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Gear score | 48 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 12 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 6×2 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL6 | CAS latency | CL11 |
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 PI Plus Turbulence 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 or TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 better?
G.Skill PI Plus Turbulence 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 and TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 48. Total capacity: G.Skill PI Plus Turbulence 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (12 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill PI Plus Turbulence 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL11).
Which one is faster?
Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).