T-Force XTREEM ARGB 48 GB DDR5-8000 CL38 Memory Review

TeamGroup is the creator of some of the most high-quality memory products for the PC industry. They have come a long way since its inception in 1997 and went on to become one of the fastest-growing product manufacturers and a leading brand around the globe.

Since the arrival of DDR4 memory in the mainstream market, TeamGroup started a separate line of DIMM kits under their new T-Force brand. The T-Force brand is the more enthusiast and gamer-aimed memory series with a sheer focus on quality and performance. More recently, the company started rolling out its extreme-overclocking ready memory kits which are cleverly titled “Xtreem” to retail. These kits are designed for overclockers and tuning enthusiasts who want to get the highest possible numbers they can get for posting record performance scores and also be able to get the most out of their PCs.

We previously tested the T-Force’s latest Xtreem DDR5-8200 memory kit which comes in 48 GB (2 x 24 GB) modules and today, we will be testing out a new variant, the T-Force Xtreem ARGB which is a high-end memory kit rated at DDR5-8000 and packs 48 GB capacities (2 x 24 GB modules). Let’s see how it compares to the rest of the stack.

TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem ARGB 48 GB DDR5-8000 Memory Kit Specifications

The TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem ARGB 48 GB DDR5 memory kit is designed for serious overclockers and enthusiasts. If you don’t know about the ABC of the overclocking or don’t want the hassle that is associated with such high-frequency kits (motherboard/QVL compatibility/IMC quality) then you better stay away from this kit. The kit I received is optimized at a clock speed of 8000 MT/s (PC5-64000). The memory kit consists of dual 24 GB DIMMs which make up a total of 48 GB in capacity.

The memory kit has a tested latency spec of CL38 and the timings are 38-49-49-84 for this specific kit. The voltage is set at 1.40 and the memory kit comes in an unbuffered package with an on-die ECC (Error Correction) design. The memory is currently only compliant with Intel XMP & 700-series motherboards.

• Series: Xtreem ARGB
• Module Type: 288 Pin Unbuffered DIMM On-Die ECC
• Capacity: 24GBx2
• Frequency: 8000 MT/s
• Data Transfer Bandwidth: 64.000 MB/s (PC5 64000)
• Dimensions: 48.5 (H) x 134.5 (L) x 8.2(W)mm
• Latency: CL38-49-49-84
  
• Tested Voltage: 1.40V
• Heat Spreader: 2mm Aluminum Heatsink

The T-Force Xtreem ARGB modules are an extension to the standard Narvik Black Non-RGB kits that adopt a more gamer-aesthetic with a quality heatsink that features 2mm layers with a sandblasted fin finish and use of high-quality production materials to give you high-end cooling.

• Fantastic immersive aurora shimmer
• 2mm metal craftwork with exquisite aesthetics
• Premium 10-layer anti-interference board
• Enhanced PMIC heat dissipation design
• Power management IC adopted offers power stability for better efficiency
• On-die ECC for a more stable system
• Smart ARGB controller supports multiple lighting controls
• Power management IC adopted offers power stability for better efficiency
  (Invention patent number in Taiwan: I751093)
  (Invention patent number in the US: US11488679B1)
• Innovative circuit structure design lowering power consumption and heat
  (Invention patent number in Taiwan: I842298)
• Lifetime warranty

TeamGroup T-Force Xtreem ARGB 48 GB DDR5-8000 Memory Kit Unboxing and Close-Up

The T-Force Xtreem ARGB memory kit is packaged within a standard cardboard box with a picture of the memory on the front along with the respective capacity and speeds.

The back of the package lists the various features of the T-Force Xtreem ARGB DDR5 memory kits and the respective timings can also be seen along with the serial codes.

The first thing you’ll notice about the Xtreem series is its unique black aesthetics. This isn’t your standard matte black affair as T-Force utilizes the Narvik Black color pallette to give out a more premium feeling.

Each DIMM has a large ARGB diffuser on the top which according to T-Force, provides a fantastic immersive aurora shimmer. The ARGB controller supports multiple lighting software from various motherboard makers such as ASUS Aura Sync, Gigabyte RGB Fusion 2.0, MSI Mystic Light Sync, ASRock Polychrome Sync and BIOSTAR’s Advanced VIVID LED DJ.

The modules are a bit tall, measuring 48.5mm in height which should be something to keep in mind when using air coolers. The benefit of this larger heatsink is that the can sustain heavy loads as these modules are rated at a rather high 1.4V out of the box.

The back of each module lists the specifications including the memory capacity, memory timings, and memory clocks.

T-Force claims that it uses high-quality ICs on the memory modules which are selected using a proprietary IC grading testing validation technique. This ensures that each module and each kit features the best performance possible.

Intel Z790 Test Setup

For testing, I used the latest Intel Core i9 14900K processor along with the MSI MEG Z790 ACE MAX motherboard which can support higher frequencies memory but even high-end motherboards like these require a bit of tuning to get the modules to work at their rated XMP speeds.

DDR5 Memory Kit Performance Tests

I have separated the performance tests into two sections. The first section consists of synthetic and general workload tests while the second section focuses on gaming performance and how different games are affected by higher-clocked memory sticks.

SuperPI

Super PI is used by many overclockers to test the performance and stability of their computers. In the overclocking community, the standard program provides a benchmark for enthusiasts to compare “world record” pi calculation times and demonstrate their overclocking abilities. The program can also be used to test the stability of a certain overclock speed.

Winrar

WinRAR is a powerful archive manager. It can back up your data and reduce the size of email attachments, decompress RAR, ZIP, and other files downloaded from the Internet, and create new archives in RAR and ZIP file format.

Gaming Performance Tests

Gaming applications generally don’t see huge gains with different memory kits but DDR5 has enabled a huge gain in memory frequency which can impact gaming performance. Moving from the stock 2133 Mbps (DDR4) to 6000+ Mbps can have a huge effect on performance and the improved CAS timings on some of the high-end SKUs can result in better overall FPS and system responsiveness.

Conclusion – Fast Speeds, Great Looks, Premium Kit For Next-Gen Platforms!

T-Force has a fine grip on the memory market with its diverse range of DDR5 memory products and the Xtreem series is a testament to its continued expertise in this segment, offering the finest speeds to overclockers and tuners who are getting an early taste of what consumers will enjoy in the coming years.

The T-Force Xtreem ARGB DDR5-8000 kit is blistering fast, no doubt there. It offers 8000 MT/s speeds and comes in 48 GB capacities which is a nice bump over the 32 GB capacity. The speeds are a 66% uplift over the JEDEC 4800 MT/s standard which kickstarted the DDR5 era. In terms of performance, the T-Force Xtreem ARGB is very fast, and one of the fastest memory solutions that we have tested to date.

 

Design-wise, the Narvik-Black color combined with the ARGB aesthetics and the aluminum heat spreader offers a great and premium feeling. The RGB is not super bright and you can easily see the T-Force and Xtreem logo embedded within the diffuser which are great for showcasing your memory. The only concern should be using an air-cooler which might have some issues providing enough clearance for these tall sticks.

While the performance is great, I consider that DDR5-8000+ is a segment that is still in an early preview stage. This can be seen with the list of motherboards that have this memory listed within their QVL list. Only a few motherboards can run such high speeds to their fullest potential & even those that can require additional tuning and you need to have a really good CPU silicon with a good IMC to enable the full XMP capabilities. Following are the motherboards that can support this memory kit at its rated XMP profile of DDR5-8200 CL38:

• ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 APEX ENCORE (14th Gen CPU)
• ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 APEX (13th Gen / 14th Gen CPU)
• ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 DARK HERO (13th Gen / 14th Gen CPU)
• Gigabyte Z790 AORUS Tachyon X (14th Gen CPUs)
• Gigabyte Z790 AORUS Tachyon (14th Gen CPUs)
• MSI Z790 Carbon MAX & Above MAX Series (13th Gen / 14th Gen CPU)
• ASRock Z790 NOVA WIFI (13th Gen / 14th Gen CPU)

For the gaming audiences, these kinds of speeds are something that you can expect on next-gen platforms later this year but for now, let the experts have a taste of such enthusiast-grade designs. As of right now, the memory kit is priced at $259.99 US which is in the high-end range but Newegg is offering a free 360mm Siren GD360E AIO cooler with it which has a value of $109.99 US. That’s an amazing deal considering the Siera is a very good cooler and comes with RGB/White aesthetics too.

Once again, the T-Force Xtreem lineup has impressed me with its awesome new design that features ARGB lighting and retains high-end performance. The Xtreem DDR5 series from T-Force is one of the best memory lineups out there and makes a perfect addition to the high-end Intel platforms, especially Arrow Lake which launches later this year with support for higher frequency DIMMs.

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