TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z DDR4-3200 16GB (2x8GB) CL16 Memory Kit

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DDR4 · 3200MHz · CL16 · 2x8GB · DIMM

The TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z DDR4-3200 CL16 is the budget king of DDR4 memory, consistently offering the lowest prices in its speed class. This 2x8GB 16GB kit runs at 3200MT/s with CL16 timings, delivering the same rated performance as kits costing considerably more. At approximately $28 for 16GB, it is the cheapest DDR4-3200 option from a reputable brand, working out to just $1.75 per gigabyte. Intel XMP 2.0 profiles handle overclocking automatically. The Vulcan Z heat spreader is simple but functional, with a compact design that fits under any CPU cooler. TeamGroup may not have the brand recognition of Corsair or G.Skill, but their T-Force memory division has built a strong reputation for reliable, well-priced products. The kit is compatible with both Intel and AMD DDR4 platforms and appears on numerous motherboard QVL lists. For the most budget-conscious builders who want DDR4-3200 CL16 performance at the absolute lowest price, the Vulcan Z is consistently the answer, proving that you do not need to spend more for solid baseline DDR4 performance.

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Overall

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Performance

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Value

92

Efficiency

Features

XMP/EXPOXMP 2.0
RGBNo

Memory

Capacity16 GB
Kit2x8GB
TypeDDR4
Form factorDIMM

Performance

Speed3,200 MHz
CAS latencyCL16
True latency10.0 ns
Bandwidth51.2 GB/s

Physical

Heat spreaderAluminum
Height32 mm

Power

Voltage1.35V

Value

Price per GB$1.75/GB $/GB

Bandwidth

AIDA64 Memory Copy
43.6 GB/s
AIDA64 Memory Read
45.5 GB/s
AIDA64 Memory Write
41.5 GB/s

Gaming (1080p)

Counter-Strike 2
540 fps
F1 2024
247 fps
Shadow of the Tomb Raider
175 fps

Latency

AIDA64 Memory Latency
69.2 ns

Productivity

7-Zip Compression
104,200 MIPS
Handbrake 4K Encode
103 seconds

Use case fit

Gaming
60/100

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