Memory kits / Comparison

TeamGroup Dark 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 vs TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL18

RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Dark 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 56.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed49
Latency84
Generation62
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RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL18

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed40
Latency56
Generation62
Verdict

TeamGroup Dark 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 55.

  • Total capacity: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: TeamGroup Dark 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: TeamGroup Dark 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL18).
  • TeamGroup Dark 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 15.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

TeamGroup Dark 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15

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

Pick this

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL18

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

TeamGroup Dark 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL18
56Gear score55
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×4 GBKit2×8 GB
2,800 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL18

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 TeamGroup Dark 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 or TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 better?

TeamGroup Dark 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 55. Total capacity: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: TeamGroup Dark 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: TeamGroup Dark 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup Dark 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).