Memory kits / Comparison

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 vs TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16

RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40

1×8 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL40
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed77
Latency60
Generation100
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TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 63.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed49
Latency79
Generation62
Verdict

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 and TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 63.

  • Total capacity: TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
  • CAS latency: TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL40).
  • TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 has lower true latency (11.4 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16

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

Spec-by-spec comparison

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16
64Gear score63
DDR5TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×8 GBKit2×8 GB
5,600 MHzSpeed2,800 MHz
CL40CAS 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 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 or TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 better?

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 and TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 63. Total capacity: TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL40).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).