Memory kits / Comparison

TeamGroup T-Force Dark Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 vs TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14

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TeamGroup T-Force Dark Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 61.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed46
Latency75
Generation62
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TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL14
GEAR SCORE 60.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed40
Latency78
Generation62
Verdict

TeamGroup T-Force Dark Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 and TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 60.

  • Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Dark Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16).
  • TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 has lower true latency (11.7 ns vs 12.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

TeamGroup T-Force Dark Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

TeamGroup T-Force Dark Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14
61Gear score60
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit2×8 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL14

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 T-Force Dark Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 or TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 better?

TeamGroup T-Force Dark Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 and TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 60. Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Dark Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16). TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 has lower true latency (11.7 ns vs 12.0 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Dark Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).