Introduction
TEAMGROUP mainly produces its own brand of memory modules, memory cards, USB flash drives, solid-state drives, peripheral series, and mobile accessories. Under TEAMGROUP’s banner of Memory products, it has three distinct lines, including the T-FORCE Gaming, T-CREATE Creator, and simply TEAMGROUP.
Today we’re taking a look at TEAMGROUP’S T-FORCE VULCAN DDR5 32GB (2X16GB) 6400MHz Memory kit (FLBD532G6400HC32ADC01) to see how it performs on our Rocket Lake Refresh test bed to see if its speed will put your gaming rig over the top. The T-FORCE VULCAN line of memory is available in speeds ranging from 5200MHz all the way up to 7000MHz with kit capacities ranging from 8GB up to 64GB. The 6400MHz variety that we’re looking at today has timings of 32-39-39-84 at 1.35V using an XMP profile.
Note that there is also an “a” version of the TEAMGROUP VULCAN memory that is also available on the market which will have EXPO profiles loaded on it for AMD systems. The T-FORCE VULCAN DDR5 32GB (2x16GB) 6400MHz Memory that we’re reviewing today is targeted at Intel systems with XMP profiles.
T-FORCE VULCAN DDR5 32GB (2x16GB) 6400MHz Memory
The T-FORCE VULCAN DDR5 32GB (2x16GB) 6400MHz Memory comes in a black box adorned with images of the VULCAN memory sticks (one each of the black and red varieties), a label indicating the speed and capacity of the memory, an official looking lifetime warranty stamp and a hat tip towards being Intel XMP Certified. Flipping over to the back, we’ve got the customary mice type in six languages about its features.
Inside the packaging, we found two 16GB modules labeled with the part number FLBD516G6400HC32ABK. The modules are clad in a black heat spreader that flares out along the top. On the heat spreader itself, there is a v-ish shaped pattern, the T-FORCE logo, and a stylized Vulcan DDR5 logo. Of note, the memory is available with both black and red heat spreaders (obviously, not at the same time).
The kits sport Hynix memory modules that have base timings of 46-46-46-90 using 1.1V at 5600MHz. Their tested (and marketed) frequency is PC5-57600 (6400MHz) at timings of 32-39-39-84 at 1.35V. They are equipped with a thermal sensor and on-die ECC.
From a sizing perspective, the T-FORCE VULCAN DDR5 32GB (2x16GB) 6400MHz Memory measures in at 1.3” in height, which is about as short as memory with head spreaders come these days.
Installation and Configuration
We installed the T-FORCE VULCAN DDR5 32GB (2x16GB) 6400MHz Memory into our ASRock Phantom Gaming Z790 NOVA WIFI Motherboard that is paired with an Intel 14900K processor.
By default, the modules load up the base timings described above which is PC5-38400 (4800MHz) at 46-46-46-90 however throwing the XMP switch bumped it up to PC5-57600 (6400MHz) at timings of 32-39-39-84. We were able to boot into Windows 11 and start benchmarking without an issue.
Test Setup
We will be utilizing the ASRock Phantom Gaming NOVA WIFI motherboard and the other based on Intel i9 14900K CPU. We will operate the Intel using the XMP profile and compare it to the AddGame Spider X5 RGB DDR5 6400MHz memory which is the current performance king for its speed based on what we have tested.
Overclocking
We started escalating the memory clock until it did not post at 6800MHz using 1.4v, up from the XMP profile’s 1.35v. Dropping down to 6600MHz, we were successful in booting and getting the system stabilized at the XMP profile configured speeds.
Synthetic Benchmarks
PCMark 10
To start today’s benchmarking ceremonies, we got rolling with PCMark 10 where we found the T-FORCE VULCAN 6400MHz memory scoring 9,699 PCMarks which was overshadowed by the Addgame Spider X5 Memory’s 9,835 PCMarks. Overclocking the T-FORCE VULCAN 6400MHz memory boosted the overall score by 53 marks to a total of 9,752.
Geekbench 6 (Multicore)
In Geekbench 6, the T-FORCE VULCAN 6400MHz memory delivered a score of 22,020 which outran the Addgame Spider X5 6400MHz memory’s 21,992 score. Overclocking increased the T-FORCE VULCAN 6400MHz memory’s lead to 22,196.
Geekbench 6 (Singlecore)
On the Geekbench 6 single-core test, the T-FORCE VULCAN 6400MHz memory delivered a score of 3,071 which was 5 points higher than the Addgame Spider X5 6400MHz memory. Overclocking the T-FORCE VULCAN 6400MHz memory increased its lead by about 40 more points for a total of 3,109.
AIDA64 Memory Read
Using AIDA64 to test memory read throughput, the T-FORCE VULCAN 6400MHz memory came out on top at 100,261 MB/s which was about 700MB/s faster than the Addgame Spider X5 6400MHz memory’s efforts at 99,540 MB/s. Overclocking the T-FORCE VULCAN 6400MHz memory added another 3% to the read speeds landing at 103,117 MB/s.
AIDA64 Memory Write
Using AIDA64 for writing to the memory found the T-FORCE VULCAN 6400MHz memory clocking in at 87,751 MB/s which was just 30 MB/s slower than the Addgame Spider X5 6400MHz memory. Overclocking the T-FORCE VULCAN 6400MHz memory cranked the writes to 90,275 MB/s.
AIDA64CPU Queen
For AIDA’s CPU-centric testing, we looked at CPU Queen performance with the T-FORCE VULCAN 6400MHz memory landing on top at 163,061 which defeated the Addgame Spider X5 6400MHz memory by a few hairs. Overclocking the T-FORCE VULCAN 6400MHz memory decreased overall performance in this particular test, down to 162,774.
AIDA64 SHA3
The other AIDA CPU test we ran was for SHA3 hashing. We saw the T-FORCE VULCAN 6400MHz memory land at 8,653 which was about 28 slower than the Addgame Spider X5 6400Mhz memory. Overclocking the T-FORCE VULCAN 6400MHz memory tied the score.
CineBench R23 (Multi Core)
In Cinebench R23’s multicore benchmark, the T-FORCE VULCAN 6400MHz memory came out on top at 36,892 points (Cinebenches?) over the Addgame Spider X5 6400MHz memory’s 36,330 effort. Overclocking the T-FORCE VULCAN 6400MHz memory had a negative impact on its overall performance.
CineBench R23 (Single Core)
In Cinebench R23’s singlecore benchmark, the T-FORCE VULCAN 6400MHz memory delivered a score of 2,256 which was beaten by the Addgame Spider X5 6400MHz memory’s effort of 2,272 points. Overclocking the T-FORCE VULCAN 6400MHz memory moved it into first place at 2,278.
VRay 5
For our final synthetic benchmark, we fired up VRay 5 and found the T-FORCE VULCAN 6400MHz memory to light up a score of 25,935. This was outdone by the Addgame Spider X5 6400MHz memory’s 26,236 score. Overclocking pulled the T-FORCE VULCAN 6400MHz memory a bit closer to the top, but didn’t quite make it up there with a score of 26,140.
1080p Gaming Benchmarks
Cyberpunk 2077
In Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p, the T-FORCE VULCAN 6400MHz memory delivered a result of 147.8 FPS which was 0.4 FPS slower than the Addgame Spider X5 6400MHz memory. Overclocking the T-FORCE VULCAN 6400MHz memory pushed it into the lead at 149.5 FPS.
Watch Dogs: Legion
In Watch Dogs: Legion at 1080p, the T-FORCE VULCAN 6400MHz memory and Addgame Spider 6400MHz memory pushed 137 FPS in our testing. Overclocking the T-FORCE VULCAN 6400MHz memory added 3 FPS to the results for a total of 140 FPS.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider
In Shadow of the Tomb Raider at 1080p, the T-FORCE VULCAN 6400MHz memory and Addgame Spider 6400MHz memory pushed 246 FPS in our testing. Overclocking the T-FORCE VULCAN 6400MHz memory made no change in the overall performance and landed at 246 FPS as well.
Horizon Zero Dawn
In Horizon Zero Dawn at 1080p, the T-FORCE VULCAN 6400MHz memory lit up 201 FPS while the Addgame Spider X5 6400MHz memory one-upped it at 202 FPS. Overclocking T-FORCE VULCAN 6400MHz memory created a tie at 202 FPS.
4K Gaming Benchmarks
Cyberpunk 2077
In Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K, the T-FORCE VULCAN 6400MHz memory churned out 44.8 FPS which was 0.1 FPS faster than the Addgame Spider X5 6400MHz memory. Overclocking did 0.2 FPS fewer favors to the T-FORCE VULCAN 6400MHz memory which landed at 44.5 FPS.
Watch Dogs: Legion
In Watch Dogs Legion at 4K, we saw the T-FORCE VULCAN 6400MHz memory and AddGame Spider X5 6400MHz memory tied at 67 FPS. Overclocking the T-FORCE VULCAN 6400MHz memory subtracted a single FPS for a total of 66.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider
In Shadow of the Tomb Raider at 4K the T-FORCE VULCAN 6400MHz memory and Addgame Spider X5 6400MHz memory both delivered 99 FPS. Overclocking the T-FORCE VULCAN 6400MHz memory joined the three-way tie at 99 FPS as well.
Horizon Zero Dawn
In Horizon Zero Dawn, the T-FORCE VULCAN 6400MHz memory and the Addgame Spider X5 6400MHz memory lifted 98 FPS to the sun. Overclocking the T-FORCE VULCAN 6400MHz memory did not change the result, making for a bright three-way tie at 98 FPS.
Conclusion
Today we took a look at TEAMGROUP’S T-FORCE VULCAN DDR5 32GB (2X16GB) 6400MHz Memory kit and compared its performance to one of the better-performing DDR5 6400MHz kits that we’ve reviewed on our Intel 14900K-based testing platform. We also overclocked it to see how much extra performance we could find.
The T-FORCE VULCAN DDR5 32GB (2x16GB) 6400MHz Memory kit includes a pair of memory sticks that are loaded with XMP profiles, the fastest of which is set to 32-39-39-84 timings at 1.35V. It keeps things classy by not having any RGB bling and a compact, black heat spreader-clad appearance (also available in red).
from an overall perspective, the T-FORCE VULCAN DDR5 32GB (2x16GB) 6400MHz Memory kit traded blows with the Addgame Spider X5 6400MHz memory kit that had previously outperformed several other memory kits that we had reviewed. It was rock solid on the test bench and delivered performance in line with our expectations.
Final Points
To wrap things up, we’re seeing the T-FORCE VULCAN DDR5 32GB (2x16GB) 6400MHz Memory going for about $105 in etail at the time of publication (check our widget below for current pricing) which is the second lowest price 6400MHz CL32 spec’ed kit that we see available today (by $2). This represents a great value for the performance delivered in our testing.
At this time, the T-FORCE VULCAN DDR5 32GB (2x16GB) 6400MHz Memory represents performance that meets or beats the other 6400MHz modules we’ve reviewed and does so at a low price. The T-FORCE VULCAN DDR5 32GB (2x16GB) 6400MHz Memory should absolutely be on your shortlist for your next Intel build.