Memory kits / Comparison

TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18

RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 43.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed12
Latency65
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 Plus 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 43 and 44.

  • Total capacity: TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL18).
Pick this

TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

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 Plus 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18
43Gear score44
DDR3TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity4 GB
2×8 GBKit1×4 GB
1,333 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL9CAS 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 Elite Plus 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 or TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 better?

TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 43 and 44. Total capacity: TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).