Memory kits / Comparison

TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11

RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Elite Plus 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 Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 44.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed28
Latency87
Generation25
Verdict

TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 44.

  • Total capacity: TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 has lower true latency (10.3 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
45Gear score44
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×8 GBKit2×4 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL11

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 1600 CL11 or TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 better?

TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 44. Total capacity: TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 has lower true latency (10.3 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).