Memory kits / Comparison

TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 vs TeamGroup Xtreem 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL17

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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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TeamGroup Xtreem 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL17

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3466 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed67
Latency91
Generation62
Verdict

TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 and TeamGroup Xtreem 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL17 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 Xtreem 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL17 leads (3,466 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
  • CAS latency: TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).
  • TeamGroup Xtreem 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL17 has lower true latency (9.8 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 Xtreem 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL17

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL16TeamGroup Xtreem 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL17
71Gear score72
DDR4TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×16 GBKit2×8 GB
2,800 MHzSpeed3,466 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL17

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 Xtreem 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL17 better?

TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 and TeamGroup Xtreem 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL17 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 Xtreem 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL17 leads (3,466 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup Xtreem 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL17 leads (3,466 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).