Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL11Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 48.
- Total capacity: Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
- TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Gear score | 48 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL9 | 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 Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 better?
Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 48. Total capacity: Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
Which one is faster?
Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).