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Samsung M471B1G73CB0-CK0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10

RAM · Samsung

Samsung M471B1G73CB0-CK0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 45.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
VS
RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 46.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed28
Latency94
Generation25
Verdict

Samsung M471B1G73CB0-CK0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 46.

  • Total capacity: Samsung M471B1G73CB0-CK0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL11).
  • TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Samsung M471B1G73CB0-CK0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Samsung M471B1G73CB0-CK0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10
45Gear score46
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×8 GBKit2×4 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL10

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 M471B1G73CB0-CK0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 or TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 better?

Samsung M471B1G73CB0-CK0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 46. Total capacity: Samsung M471B1G73CB0-CK0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL11).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).