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TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 vs TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed32
Latency96
Generation25
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RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 56.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
Verdict

TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 and TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 56.

  • Total capacity: TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
  • TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
57Gear score56
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×8 GBKit4×8 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL9

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 2400 CL11 or TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?

TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 and TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 56. Total capacity: TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).