Memory kits / Comparison

TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 vs TeamGroup XCalibur Phantom Gaming RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

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TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL16

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed49
Latency79
Generation62
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RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup XCalibur Phantom Gaming RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

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

TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 and TeamGroup XCalibur Phantom Gaming RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 72.

  • Total capacity: TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: TeamGroup XCalibur Phantom Gaming RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
  • CAS latency: TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
  • TeamGroup XCalibur Phantom Gaming RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL16

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

TeamGroup XCalibur Phantom Gaming RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL16TeamGroup XCalibur Phantom Gaming RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
71Gear score72
DDR4TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×16 GBKit2×8 GB
2,800 MHzSpeed3,600 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL18

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 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 or TeamGroup XCalibur Phantom Gaming RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 better?

TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 and TeamGroup XCalibur Phantom Gaming RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 72. Total capacity: TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: TeamGroup XCalibur Phantom Gaming RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup XCalibur Phantom Gaming RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).