Memory kits / Comparison

TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 vs TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16

4×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed40
Latency66
Generation62
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RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 56.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
Verdict

TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 56.

  • Total capacity: TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16).
  • TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

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

Spec-by-spec comparison

TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
57Gear score56
DDR4TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
4×4 GBKit4×8 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL9

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 (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 or TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?

TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 56. Total capacity: TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).