Memory kits / Comparison

TeamGroup Elite Plus 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 vs TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Elite Plus 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL42
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed70
Latency49
Generation100
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RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed54
Latency85
Generation62
Verdict

TeamGroup Elite Plus 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 and TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 74.

  • Speed: TeamGroup Elite Plus 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL42).
  • TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 16.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

TeamGroup Elite Plus 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

TeamGroup Elite Plus 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
75Gear score74
DDR5TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×16 GBKit2×16 GB
5,200 MHzSpeed3,000 MHz
CL42CAS latencyCL16

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 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 or TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 better?

TeamGroup Elite Plus 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 and TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 74. Speed: TeamGroup Elite Plus 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL42). TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 16.2 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup Elite Plus 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).