Memory kits / Comparison

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 vs TeamGroup Vulcan Gold 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11

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TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 54.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed60
Latency90
Generation62
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TeamGroup Vulcan Gold 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 53.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed28
Latency87
Generation25
Verdict

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and TeamGroup Vulcan Gold 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 53.

  • Total capacity: TeamGroup Vulcan Gold 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
  • CAS latency: TeamGroup Vulcan Gold 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL16).
  • TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 10.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

TeamGroup Vulcan Gold 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16TeamGroup Vulcan Gold 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
54Gear score53
DDR4TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×4 GBKit2×8 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL11

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 Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 or TeamGroup Vulcan Gold 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 better?

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and TeamGroup Vulcan Gold 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 53. Total capacity: TeamGroup Vulcan Gold 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: TeamGroup Vulcan Gold 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).