Memory kits / Comparison

TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 vs TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 47.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed18
Latency72
Generation25
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RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 48.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed32
Latency96
Generation25
Verdict

TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 and TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 48.

  • Total capacity: TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL11).
  • TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
47Gear score48
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×8 GBKit2×4 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL10CAS 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 Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 or TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 better?

TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 and TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 48. Total capacity: TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL11).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).