G.Skill TridentX Series
G.Skill
50 Overall Score
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Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z
Team Group
74 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
G.Skill TridentX Series
No customer feedback yet
Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z
85 out of 100 high confidence 61 reviews
The Team T-Force Vulcan Z DDR4 RAM is widely praised for its reliable performance, easy XMP enablement, and excellent value for money. Most users report it works out of the box with both Intel and AMD systems, and many have successfully overclocked it beyond its rated speeds. A few users experienced dead sticks or compatibility issues, but the overall sentiment is very positive, with strong recommendations for budget-conscious builders.
Pros
- Easy XMP enablement
- Great value for money
- Reliable performance out of the box
- Low-profile design
- Good overclocking potential
Cons
- Some sticks arrived dead
- XMP caused game crashes for some
- Packaging could be better
- Price increased shortly after purchase
- Not all CPUs support 3600 MHz
Xmp compatibility 12
Value for money 10
Out of box experience 9
Overclocking potential 7
Build quality 6
Dead on arrival 3
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Specifications
| G.Skill TridentX Series | Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR3 | DDR4★ |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2 | 2 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 240 | 288 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 10★ | 18 |
| Timings | 10-12-12-31 | 18-22-22-42 |
| Voltage | 1.649999976158142 | 1.350000023841858★ |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 1.3 | Intel XMP 2.0 |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
G.Skill TridentX Series
- Strong latency (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong feature (73rd percentile)
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
- Below average speed (29th percentile)
Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong feature (73rd percentile)
- Strong capacity (71st percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z
Scores 74 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 15 specs.
