Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Trident X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3200 CL13 vs TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3200 CL13

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 3200 MHz · CL13
GEAR SCORE 49.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed32
Latency100
Generation25
VS
RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 48.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed32
Latency96
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill Trident X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3200 CL13 and TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 48.

  • Speed: G.Skill Trident X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3200 CL13 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL13).
  • G.Skill Trident X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3200 CL13 has lower true latency (8.1 ns vs 9.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Trident X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3200 CL13

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

If you care most about cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Trident X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3200 CL13TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
49Gear score48
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×4 GBKit2×4 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL13CAS latencyCL11

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 Trident X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3200 CL13 or TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 better?

G.Skill Trident X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3200 CL13 and TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 48. Speed: G.Skill Trident X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3200 CL13 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL13). G.Skill Trident X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3200 CL13 has lower true latency (8.1 ns vs 9.2 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Trident X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3200 CL13 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).