Memory kits / Comparison

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 vs TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16

RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL18

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed40
Latency56
Generation62
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TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 54.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed49
Latency79
Generation62
Verdict

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 and TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 54.

  • Total capacity: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
  • TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 has lower true latency (11.4 ns vs 15.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL18

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL18TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16
55Gear score54
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×8 GBKit2×4 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed2,800 MHz
CL18CAS 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 T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 or TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 better?

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 and TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 54. Total capacity: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL18 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).