Memory kits / Comparison

TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem ARGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 vs TeamGroup Vulcan Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

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TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem ARGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL14
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed60
Latency98
Generation62
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TeamGroup Vulcan Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed70
Latency90
Generation62
Verdict

TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem ARGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 and TeamGroup Vulcan Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 72.

  • Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
  • CAS latency: TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem ARGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL18).
  • TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem ARGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem ARGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

TeamGroup Vulcan Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem ARGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14TeamGroup Vulcan Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
71Gear score72
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit2×8 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed3,600 MHz
CL14CAS latencyCL18
≈ $560Estimated price≈ $86

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FAQ

Is TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem ARGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 or TeamGroup Vulcan Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 better?

TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem ARGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 and TeamGroup Vulcan Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 72. Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem ARGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL18). TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem ARGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem ARGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 ≈ $560, TeamGroup Vulcan Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 ≈ $86. Current prices vary by store.