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TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 vs TeamGroup Xtreem LV 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11

RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 54.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed49
Latency79
Generation62
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RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Xtreem LV 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 53.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed28
Latency87
Generation25
Verdict

TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 and TeamGroup Xtreem LV 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 53.

  • Total capacity: TeamGroup Xtreem LV 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
  • CAS latency: TeamGroup Xtreem LV 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL16).
  • TeamGroup Xtreem LV 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 has lower true latency (10.3 ns vs 11.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

TeamGroup Xtreem LV 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16TeamGroup Xtreem LV 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
54Gear score53
DDR4TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×4 GBKit2×8 GB
2,800 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL16CAS 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 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 or TeamGroup Xtreem LV 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 better?

TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 and TeamGroup Xtreem LV 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 53. Total capacity: TeamGroup Xtreem LV 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: TeamGroup Xtreem LV 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).