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Kingston HX318LS11IBK2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 vs TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

RAM · Kingston

Kingston HX318LS11IBK2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 49.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed23
Latency77
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

Kingston HX318LS11IBK2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 and TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 48.

  • Total capacity: Kingston HX318LS11IBK2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 11.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston HX318LS11IBK2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston HX318LS11IBK2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
49Gear score48
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×8 GBKit2×4 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL11CAS 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 Kingston HX318LS11IBK2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 or TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 better?

Kingston HX318LS11IBK2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 and TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 48. Total capacity: Kingston HX318LS11IBK2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 11.8 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).