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Samsung M386B4G70DM0-CMA 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 vs TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16

RAM · Samsung

Samsung M386B4G70DM0-CMA 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL13

1×32 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL13
GEAR SCORE 53.0 / 100Average
Capacity90
Speed23
Latency62
Generation25
VS
RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 54.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed49
Latency79
Generation62
Verdict

Samsung M386B4G70DM0-CMA 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 and TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 54.

  • Total capacity: Samsung M386B4G70DM0-CMA 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Samsung M386B4G70DM0-CMA 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL16).
  • TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 has lower true latency (11.4 ns vs 13.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Samsung M386B4G70DM0-CMA 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL13

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Samsung M386B4G70DM0-CMA 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL13TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16
53Gear score54
DDR3TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity8 GB
1×32 GBKit2×4 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed2,800 MHz
CL13CAS latencyCL16

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 Samsung M386B4G70DM0-CMA 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 or TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 better?

Samsung M386B4G70DM0-CMA 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 and TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 54. Total capacity: Samsung M386B4G70DM0-CMA 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Samsung M386B4G70DM0-CMA 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).