Memory kits / Comparison

TeamGroup Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18

RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

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

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 44.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed46
Latency65
Generation62
Verdict

TeamGroup Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 44.

  • Total capacity: TeamGroup Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: TeamGroup Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL18).
Pick this

TeamGroup Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

TeamGroup Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18
45Gear score44
DDR3TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity4 GB
2×8 GBKit1×4 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL18
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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 Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 or TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 better?

TeamGroup Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 44. Total capacity: TeamGroup Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: TeamGroup Elite 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).