Memory kits / Comparison

TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 vs TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 48.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed40
Latency66
Generation62
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RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 47.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed18
Latency72
Generation25
Verdict

TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 47.

  • Total capacity: TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL16).
  • TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 has lower true latency (12.5 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
48Gear score47
DDR4TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×8 GBKit2×8 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL10
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FAQ

Is TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 or TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 better?

TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 47. Total capacity: TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).