Memory kits / Comparison

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 vs TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL20
GEAR SCORE 61.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed70
Latency81
Generation62
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RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 60.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed60
Latency90
Generation62
Verdict

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 and TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 60.

  • Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
  • CAS latency: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL20).
  • TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
61Gear score60
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity8 GB
1×8 GBKit2×4 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed3,200 MHz
CL20CAS 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 Z 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 or TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 better?

TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 and TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 60. Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL20). TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.1 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL20 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).