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TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 vs TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15

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TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed70
Latency94
Generation62
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TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 63.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed46
Latency80
Generation62
Verdict

TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 and TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 63.

  • Total capacity: TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
  • CAS latency: TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL17).
  • TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15
64Gear score63
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×4 GBKit2×8 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL17CAS latencyCL15

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 Xtreem 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 or TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 better?

TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 and TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 63. Total capacity: TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).