Team Group T-Force Xtreem 48GB DDR5-8000 Memory Kit Review

Today, we present the latest Team Group DDR5 memory kit designed for the most demanding users – T-Force Xtreem DDR5-8000. The tested memory kit has 48GB capacity and is rated at 8000MT/s, which suggests it’s optimal for a modern gaming PC. Xtreem can exist as a separate brand since it’s been well-known amongst overclockers for many years. This time, Team Group introduced a unique design that should convince overclockers and all those who love high-end and professional aesthetics.

The first Xtreem DDR5 series promises top performance and high overclocking potential. As usual, our review includes overclocking results and comparing high-performance memory kits from other brands. As in our previous reviews, the tests will be performed on ASUS Z790 APEX, so we can be sure that the test platform won’t limit Xtreem’s potential.

Let’s start with specifications and features so we know more details about the tested memory kit.

Specifications and Features

Key Features

• Honorable T-FORCE Logo exceeds overclocking limits
  With T-FORCE LAB’s superb R&D capability, the brand-new T-FORCE XTREEM DDR5 exceeds the frequency limit of DDR5 memory. The product has a T-FORCE logo symbolizing our utmost pride, showcasing its exceptional existence; it is the best choice in the world of overclocking products.
• Meticulously layered high-quality aluminum sandblasted fin for exceptional heat dissipation
  Inspired by the image of energy conversion between the hot and cold under high temperatures from a volcano, the exterior and looks of T-FORCE XTREEM DDR5 have meticulously layered high-quality aluminum sandblasted fins resembling the texture of basalt and the beach, delivering exceptional heat dissipation capabilities. The surface is etched with T-FORCE logo to certify its excellence.
  
• Sturdy 2mm heat spreader for perfect heat dissipation improvement
  T-FORCE XTREEM DDR5 adopts 2mm aluminum alloy heat spreader to increase its quality and heat capacity. The product also has a thermal gap pad with high thermal conductivity to strengthen PMIC heat dissipation effects, coupled with anti-acid, alkaline, rust and inconducive anodic treatment on the surface to deliver perfect heat dissipation overall.
  
• High-quality IC with the patented technique
  Uses our proprietary IC grading testing validation technique—GRADING METHOD FOR MEMORY (Invention patent number in Taiwan: I751093; Invention patent number in USA: US11488679B1) to develop DDR5 high-performance memory module successfully.
  
• Power management chip for stable and effective power usage
  Power management chip minimizes noise interference, stabilizes power and distributes power to each electronic component effectively, supplying power to the system with stability and fastness.
  
• On-Die ECC for a more stable system
  Supported with On-die ECC providing error correction and detection, the mechanism stabilizes the system while pursing performance.
  
• Lifetime warranty
  Comprehensive lifetime warranty is offered where exchanges free-of-charge for non-man-made damage are available under a simple and streamlined service.

Specifications

The tested memory kit contains two memory modules, 24GB each, for a total of 48 GB. If we use multiple applications and web browser tabs nowadays, the 48GB capacity is just right. Prices are also similar to those of 32GB kits.

Current memory kits that use 24GB modules overclock as high as those with 16GB modules, which is another reason why non-binary memory kits are becoming popular. All motherboards with the latest chipsets should support non-binary memory, as BIOS updates were released long months ago. The latest BIOS releases focus on the 64GB modules, which are unavailable in stores (yet).

Like every high-frequency 48GB kit, the Xtreem uses the new Hynix M-die IC. Most new motherboards also like these kits more than lower capacities. BIOS teams spend more time tweaking the BIOS for 24GB and 48GB modules nowadays. For some time, it feels easier to overclock 24GB M-die than 16GB Hynix A-die modules.

The compatibility list for 8000MT/s memory kits is a little short but much longer than that of 8200+MT/s. Many motherboards based on Intel Z790 and AMD B650E/X670E support 8000MT/s. It’s not guaranteed on every motherboard, so before we purchase one of those high-speed kits, we better check the compatibility list available on every motherboard product page.

Specifications and features were taken from Team Group’s product website. More details are available under the link.

The tested memory kit is rated at 8000MT/s and has quite tight timings of CL38-49-49-84. The voltage is reasonable, at 1.40V, so we shouldn’t have problems with overheating.
Below is a screenshot from ASRock Timing Configuration showing most of the timings.

The XMP #1 is not the fastest for an 8000MT/s kit. Even though it’s still pretty good, I won’t hide; I was expecting something a bit better.

All the tests were made on the ASUS Maximus Z790 APEX motherboard with BIOS 2001. It’s not the latest version, but the latest one was released once we finished tests.

Packaging and Product Photos

The memory kit arrived in a retail package, the same as other, higher Team Group memory series. The main difference is the graphics on the front side.

We will find two memory modules and a sticker with the T-Force logo inside the package. We don’t need much for the installation, and motherboards always have manuals. I assume anyone buying this type of memory already knows how to install it.

Team Group T-Force Xtreem 48GB DDR5-8000 – Package 4

Team Group T-Force Xtreem 48GB DDR5-8000 – Package 3

Team Group T-Force Xtreem 48GB DDR5-8000 – Package 2

Team Group T-Force Xtreem 48GB DDR5-8000 – Package 1

The memory kit arrived in perfect condition, as seen in the attached photos. The memory is well-protected by a blister-type box and the cardboard box from the exterior. The exterior is well-described, with key features, general product specifications, various certificates, contact to support, and more. There is everything we may need to know while buying this product in a retail store. I’m sure most of our readers would read about the memory kit and order it online, but the package counts, too.

Thick aluminum heatsinks protect memory modules, but they are not too thick, so they fit perfectly on every motherboard. The heatsinks are painted black—actually, it’s called “Narvik Black.” It’s a simple way to add something unique. Even though there are no RGB LEDs, the modules look tremendous and high-end. It’s precisely what we expect from a top memory series.
The back of the heatsinks shows fins that are supposed to help with cooling. Since the Hynix IC used is top-quality, and the PMIC is cooled, we had no problems even with higher temperatures. I recommend using additional airflow, but we had no issues with stability, even up to 78°C. While gaming, we won’t see more than about 65°C. DDR5 is designed for even higher temperatures, so it’s not a problem.

Below are some additional photos in cold, white light. The RAM presents fantastic.

Team Group T-Force Xtreem 48GB DDR5-8000 – Test Rig 1

Team Group T-Force Xtreem 48GB DDR5-8000 – Test Rig 2

Team Group T-Force Xtreem 48GB DDR5-8000 – Test Rig 3

Team Group T-Force Xtreem 48GB DDR5-8000 – Test Rig 4

The test setup includes modern and popular components like an Intel Core i7-14700K processor or an Nvidia RTX 4080 graphics card. It’s not the top of the line, but it is closer to a high-gaming series we find in our readers’ homes. This makes comparing results easier and deciding if it’s time for the upgrade.

Stability at Rated Speed

The AIDA64 System Stability Test tested the XMP profile and passed without problems.

The memory kit passed more extended stability tests at XMP settings on the ASUS Z790 APEX motherboard. There were no problems during various tests. I highly recommend the ASUS Maximus Z790 Apex or the refreshed Encore version for further overclocking.

Even though the reviewed memory kit is designed for Intel motherboards, additional tests at XMP #1 8000MT/s passed on the AMD platform with the ASUS B650E-I Gaming motherboard. Overclocking on AMD motherboards will be limited to 8000MT/s with regular Ryzen processors and may exceed that with the latest 8000 series APU. The maximum frequency possible to boot on the AMD platform with an 8600G APU was 8400MT/s, so Intel is still a better choice if we wish to check how high the memory can go, but it can be harder to find a robust enough memory controller.

Performance Tests

Tests were performed on popular synthetic benchmarks and benchmarks included in popular games. The list consists of tests that react well to memory performance. Older popular benchmarks and tests based on pure CPU performance were skipped as we wouldn’t see any difference. For readers’ convenience, I added the overclocking result for comparison so you can see if it’s worth the overclocking. Tests will be updated soon, as some games already have new versions.

Benchmarks list includes:

• AIDA64 Cache & Memory Benchmark
• Blender 4.0.0
• Cinebench 2024
• PCMark 10 – Applications Benchmark
• 3DMark: Time Spy, Time Spy Extreme, and Fire Strike Extreme
• Superposition Benchmark – 8K Optimized
• Final Fantasy XV Benchmark – 4K High Details
• Shadow of the Tomb Raider – 1080p, high details, default benchmark
• Far Cry 6 – 1440p, high details, default benchmark
• Assassin’s Creed Valhalla – 1440p, high details, default benchmark 

AIDA64 Cache & Memory Benchmark

Blender is a pure rendering benchmark where the Xtreem already shows the expected performance. It’s slightly slower than 8200MT/s kits, but exactly where we saw Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 8000MT/s in the previous reviews.

Cinebench 2024

Cinebench 2024 is another rendering benchmark that shows similar performance to Blender. The multi-threaded test gives us a better view of the performance differences, and also, here, the Xtreem is exactly between 7600MT/s and 8200MT/s memory kits.

PCMark10 Applications

PCMark 10 tests have been changed from a general score to an Applications benchmark score as it better shows the difference between memory kits. Excel and Edge tests react much better to RAM speed than other tests.
The Xtreem is one more time not far from 8200MT/s kits. Considering it’s much easier to stabilize it on popular motherboards, 8000MT/s can be the best option for demanding gamers.

3DMark – Time Spy

3DMark series benchmarks show better results at higher memory frequencies. These results are more important for competitive overclockers than gamers, but they prove that faster RAM helps in 3D tests and gaming. The Xtreem is again not far from 8200MT/s kits, and it won’t change in other 3D tests.

3DMark – Time Spy Extreme

In the Time Spy Extreme benchmark, the performance gain from RAM itself is not so visible. We can still tell which memory kit is the fastest, and the list looks about the same as in other tests. However, differences are insignificant; the highest step is from DDR5-5600 to DDR5-6000. In this test, even overclocking won’t help us much.

3DMark – Fire Strike Extreme

Fire Strike Extreme acts nearly the same way as Time Spy Extreme. The performance gains at higher memory settings are almost the same as in the Time Spy Extreme benchmark, so they are barely visible.

Unigine Superposition

The Superposition benchmark is similar to the more demanding 3DMark tests. All the DDR5-7600 or higher settings are within range. At high display resolutions, we barely see the performance difference. Most games still can’t use improved RAM performance, but more often, we can see titles that use more RAM and manage it better for higher FPS.

Final Fantasy XV Benchmark

Final Fantasy XV is an older benchmark that reacts similarly to most other 3D benchmarks. It’s a little surprising that the refreshed test platform scales better with the RAM clock. It’s easier to notice the difference between standard RAM settings at DDR5-5600 and DDR5-8000 or higher.

Shadow Of The Tomb Raider

Shadow of the Tomb Raider is already quite an old game, but it received many updates, making it popular for longer. It’s perfect for showing the performance gain at lower display resolutions like 1080p. The Xtreem gives us about 25FPS higher results than on a standard RAM, around 6000MT/s. On the other hand, we are already above 300FPS, so it won’t make a significant difference.

Far Cry 6

In more demanding games or games at a higher display resolution, the performance gain from fast RAM is not so visible but still notable. In the Far Cry 6 benchmark, we could see a 15FPS gain going from the slowest RAM compared to the Xtreem memory at 8000MT/s. Additional 4 FPS were possible with further overclocking.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla does not scale well past DDR5-7200. We can still see single FPS differences, but they are insignificant when the total average is over 180 FPS. It still confirms high performance on the Team Group Xtreem memory kit, which shouldn’t bottleneck any modern game.

Overclocking

Temperatures and Voltages

Xtreem DDR5 is top-quality memory with a premium PCB, high-binned IC, optimal PMIC for overclocking, and well-performing high-surface heatsinks. The temperatures could be better, but they are pretty respectable. Either way, I recommend good airflow in the PC case, as it may affect our RAM’s stability and overclocking potential.

We usually try to keep voltages up to 1.55V during the overclocking tests so the temperatures can still be tamed by air cooling. Higher quality modules keep stability at higher frequencies up to about 75°C, some even higher. We haven’t seen errors on our review sample at up to 78°C (1.50-1.55V). It confirms a high-quality design.

The DDR5-8600 setting isn’t entirely stable because of the test platform limits. However, if you have a powerful CPU and motherboard, then you can count on it to easily reach 8600MT/s or even more. If we don’t overclock the memory kit and use the XMP profiles, we can expect around 62-65°C during gaming or more demanding but still extended mixed load work.

I’m not recommending anything above 1.45V for daily overclocking, including games, as the performance gain at tighter timings or higher frequency won’t be apparent. Too high temperatures or voltages may cause random errors, even though memory may pass popular stability tests.

DDR5-8600 CL38-51-51-86 1.56V

On our test platform, we could reach the DDR5-8600 at quite tight timings of CL38-51-51-86. The required voltage for the DDR5-8600 was around 1.56V, which, for the tested memory kit, wasn’t a problem, but I don’t recommend it for an extended time. The screenshot with the mentioned settings is below. It does not include additional fine-tuning, so if we spend more time, we can easily pass 135GB/s bandwidth and go close to 50ns latency. As I mentioned, these settings are not fully stable, but they have passed all our tests, and some are pretty demanding.

Some settings, like the voltage or memory channels, are wrong in the ASRock Timing Configurator window. The actual VDD/VDDQ voltage set in BIOS is 1.56V. VDDQ can be lower, but it doesn’t make a big difference in our tests. I only wanted to add that, as some of our readers will notice it in the screenshot below.

Lower timings are possible at higher voltages, but the performance gain is barely visible, even in synthetic tests, so it’s not worth pushing it for anything but competitive benchmarking. For gamers, the XMP profile is still optimal and provides high performance. We are limited with the memory controller, which is still the best of multiple other processors, including 14700KF, 14900K, and 14900KF. There are often cases of processors having problems at even 8000MT/s, so if you can’t overclock your RAM, the CPU is the first thing I recommend checking.

Most higher ASUS or Gigabyte motherboards should handle 8000MT/s+. MSI sometimes causes problems below that, and that’s why many of its motherboards are rated at 7800MT/s. Many ASRock motherboards won’t run at more than 7600MT/s, but the top models should pass 8000MT/s. To achieve the best results, we must remember that good RAM needs a good motherboard and a strong memory controller. We can count on top results and complete stability when other components are perfect.

If you are into overclocking, feel free to share your results on our forums.

Conclusion

The 8000MT/s version of the Xtreem memory kit made an overall very positive impression. The memory kit is fast and looks exceptionally good. It doesn’t give us LED illumination, but I feel users have too much of that, and more often, we see people returning to more standard but high-end-looking PCs. The Xtreem will fit into both to have more flashy or professional-looking aesthetics. It also looks great on black or white themes and asks for a black and silver PC. The lack of RGB illumination is an advantage, but all those who can’t live without it should receive an Xtreem RGB version in the upcoming weeks.

The only thing I’m missing is a high-performance XMP profile. As long as it’s still fast, it’s not faster than most competitive 8000MT/s memory kits we have been testing in the past year. Fine-tuned 8000MT/s XMP should reach or exceed the performance of the V-Color 8200 CL40 memory kit in our comparison, while it’s closer to 7600MT/s CL34 from G.Skill. The components used, and the overclocking potential is definitely at the highest level, as we could easily push our memory kit up to 8600MT/s.

The Xtreem 48GB 8000MT/s memory kit costs around $300 in Amazon and Newegg online stores. It’s about as much as some other 8000MT/s kits, but we can find cheaper options, too. We receive a unique memory kit that can’t be mistaken for any other series at this price. For many gamers, it can be too expensive, and they may decide on a lower frequency but not so much slower options.

Even though there were some minor issues with the XMP profile, the new Team Group Xtreem memory series is hard not to like. Computer enthusiasts should love the original design, and overclockers will have a lot of fun tweaking the settings as the potential is pretty high. The 48GB version of the Team Group T-Force Xtreem 8000MT/s memory kit receives Overclocker’s Approved Stamp!

Click the stamp for an explanation of what this means.

Bartosz Waluk – Woomack

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