Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 vs TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL18

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed28
Latency94
Generation25
VS
RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL18

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed40
Latency56
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 and TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55.

  • Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL18).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 15.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL18

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL18
55Gear score55
DDR3TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit2×8 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL10CAS latencyCL18
≈ $198Estimated 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 G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 or TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 and TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55. Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL18). G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 15.0 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).