Memory kits / Comparison

TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 vs TeamGroup Xtreem 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11

RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed54
Latency85
Generation62
VS
RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Xtreem 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2666 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 58.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed32
Latency100
Generation25
Verdict

TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and TeamGroup Xtreem 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 58.

  • Total capacity: TeamGroup Xtreem 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
  • CAS latency: TeamGroup Xtreem 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL16).
  • TeamGroup Xtreem 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 has lower true latency (8.3 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

TeamGroup Xtreem 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11

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

Spec-by-spec comparison

TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16TeamGroup Xtreem 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11
57Gear score58
DDR4TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×4 GBKit2×8 GB
3,000 MHzSpeed2,666 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 3000 CL16 or TeamGroup Xtreem 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 better?

TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and TeamGroup Xtreem 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 58. Total capacity: TeamGroup Xtreem 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: TeamGroup Xtreem 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).