Memory kits / Comparison

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcanα 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 vs TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14

RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcanα 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38

1×8 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL38
GEAR SCORE 61.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed70
Latency58
Generation100
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RAM · TeamGroup

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 Vulcanα 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 and TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 60.

  • Total capacity: TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcanα 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL38).
  • TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 has lower true latency (11.7 ns vs 14.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcanα 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14

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

Spec-by-spec comparison

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcanα 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14
61Gear score60
DDR5TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×8 GBKit2×8 GB
5,200 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL38CAS 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 Vulcanα 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 or TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 better?

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcanα 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 and TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 60. Total capacity: TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcanα 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL38).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcanα 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).