Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z
G.Skill Ripjaws Series
What Buyers Say
Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z
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
G.Skill Ripjaws Series
Users are extremely satisfied with this G.Skill laptop memory, praising its compatibility with various gaming laptops like ASUS ROG Strix, Lenovo Legion, and MSI GS63VR. The RAM is noted for its stable performance, good subtimings, and excellent value for money, with many reviewers being repeat customers. One user even recommends it over Corsair Vengeance for certain laptops due to better stability.
Pros
- Excellent compatibility with gaming laptops
- Stable performance with good subtimings
- Great value for money
- Reliable brand with repeat customers
- Better stability than competitors
Cons
- 64GB may be overkill for most users
Scores
Specifications
| Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z | G.Skill Ripjaws Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2★ | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 260 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 18 | 16★ |
| Timings | 18-22-22-42 | 16-16-16-39 |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858 | 1.2000000476837158★ |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 2.0 | Automatic overclocking |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
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)
G.Skill Ripjaws Series
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong latency (69th percentile)
- Below average capacity (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average speed (29th percentile)
Pricing
G.Skill Ripjaws Series offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 74 overall, wins 4 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 15 specs.
