G.Skill Sniper Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 vs TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
G.Skill Sniper Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL11G.Skill Sniper Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 48.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Sniper Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 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 Sniper Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11).
- G.Skill Sniper Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 9.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Sniper Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
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 Sniper Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 | TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Gear score | 48 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 12 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 3×4 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL7 | 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 Sniper Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 or TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 better?
G.Skill Sniper Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 48. Total capacity: G.Skill Sniper Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 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 Sniper Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11).
Which one is faster?
Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).