Delta’s new RGB DDR5-7200 comes with the kind of advancements we’ve come to expect in what is quickly becoming a mature technology. It takes time for new technologies to catch on. Intel was one step ahead of its rival AMD when it adopted DDR5 memory early on in the mainstream platform. Intel had already adopted DDR5 since Alder Lake; therefore, Raptor Lake was the chipmaker’s second generation of consumer chips to test DDR5 support. AMD, on the other hand, recently made the transition with its Zen 4 processors. With a generation under Intel’s belt, it’s understandable why the Raptor Lake processors have more space for high-speed DDR5 memory kits.
Memory vendors had made significant progress with DDR5. Thanks to Intel’s Raptor Lake product, manufacturers can set DDR5 speed limits. As a result, memory kits ranging between DDR5-7000 and DDR5-8000 have hit the retail market these days. TeamGroup’s Delta RGB DDR5 memory portfolio offers a variety of data transfer speeds, but this review will evaluate the company’s Delta RGB DDR5-7200 C34 memory kit and see if it’s for you.
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The memory modules feature an aluminum heatsink that provides a sharp design and dynamic RGB lighting. TeamGroup offers Delta RGB DDR5 memory in white and black. Unlike our previously reviewed Delta RGB DDR5-6000 C40, the memory modules in this memory kit lack a matte finish, making the heat spreader more reflective to light. Apart from this small detail, everything else seems the same.
There is no need to worry about memory compatibility with CPU air coolers. The Delta RGB DDR5 is 46.1 mm (1.81 inches) tall, and we don’t expect it to interfere with modern CPU coolers. Unfortunately, TeamGroup doesn’t ship any software with the memory kit, so you’ll have to take refuge in your motherboard’s software. The huge compatibility list includes Asus Aura Sync, Gigabyte RGB Fusion 2.0, MSI Mystic Light Sync, ASRock Polychrome Sync and Biostar Advanced Vivid LED DJ.
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TeamGroup only sells its DDR5-6800 and higher memory kits in 32GB (2x16GB) flavors, which is the predominant capacity for DDR5. With density in mind, each memory module uses a conventional single-stage design. Like its competitors, the high-speed memory kit features SK hynix’s latest H5CG48AGDX018 (A-die) integrated circuits (IC). The power management IC (PMIC) has the model name 0D=9C B4F printed on it, so it is from Richtek.
Unlike other DDR5 memory kits that default to DDR5-4800, the Delta RGB DDR5-7200 C34 runs at DDR5-5600 right out of the box. At DDR5-5600, memory runs at 46-46-46-90 timers. Enabling the XMP 3.0 profile will force it to hit DDR5-7200 at 1.4V with a timing of 34-42-42-84. See our PC Memory 101 feature and How to buy RAM history for more timing and frequency considerations.
Comparison tool
| Memory set | Part Number: | Capacity | Data rate | Primary dates | Voltage | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TeamGroup T-Force Delta RGB | FF3D532G7200HC34ADC01 | 2 x 16 GB | DDR5-7200 (XMP) | 34-42-42-84 (2T) | 1.40 am | During the life |
| G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB | F5-7200J3445G16GX2-TZ5RK | 2 x 16 GB | DDR5-7200 (XMP) | 34-45-45-115 (2T) | 1.40 am | During the life |
| Corsair Vengeance RGB | CMH32GX5M2X7000C34 | 2 x 16 GB | DDR5-7000 (XMP) | 34-42-42-96 (2T) | 1:45 a.m | During the life |
| G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB | F5-6800J3445G16GX2-TZ5RK | 2 x 16 GB | DDR5-6800 (XMP) | 34-45-45-108 (2T) | 1.40 am | During the life |
| Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB | CMT32GX5M2X6600C32 | 2 x 16 GB | DDR5-6600 (XMP) | 32-39-39-76 (2T) | 1.40 am | During the life |
| G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB | F5-6400J3239G16GX2-TZ5RK | 2 x 16 GB | DDR5-6400 (XMP) | 32-39-39-102 (2T) | 1.40 am | During the life |
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Our Intel test system revolves around Intel’s Core i9-13900K processor and MSI’s MEG Z690 Unify-X motherboard running 7D28vA8 firmware. In contrast, AMD’s testbed uses the Ryzen 7 7700X and the ASRock X670E Taichi, which is currently on firmware 1.11.AS06.
Corsair’s CUE H100i Elite LCD liquid cooler keeps the Raptor Lake and Zen 4 CPU temperatures in line. Additionally, the MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming Trio solves our gaming RAM benchmarks.
Our Windows 11 installation, benchmark software, and games reside on Crucial’s MX500 SSDs, while a Corsair RM650x power supply powers our system. Finally, the Streacom BC1 open bench desk ensures that our equipment is well-kept and tidy.
| Component: | Intel system | dram system |
|---|---|---|
| Processor: | Intel Core i9-13900K | Ryzen 7 7700X dr |
| Motherboard | MSI MEG Z690 Unify-X | ASRock X670E Taichi |
| Graphics card | MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming X Trio | MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming X Trio |
| Storage | Crucial MX500 500GB, 2TB | Crucial MX500 500GB, 2TB |
| Freezing | Corsair iCUE H100i Elite LCD | Corsair iCUE H100i Elite LCD |
| Power supply | Corsair RM650x650W | Corsair RM650x650W |
| Case: | Streamcom BC1 | Streamcom BC1 |
Intel Performance:
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As expected, TeamGroup’s memory kit had no problem outperforming the Dominator Platinum RGB DDR5-6600 C32, the fastest DDR5 memory kit we’ve tested before. Delta RGB DDR5 demonstrated the lowest memory latency of the lot (73s). Additionally, it performed best in the 7-Zip compression benchmark, beating the slowest performer by a 4.2% margin.
dram performance
The current state of the AGESA code and silicon limits AMD’s Ryzen 7000 processors in terms of memory support. However, good models with a powerful IMC (integrated memory controller) usually support DDR5-6400 to DDR5-6600 memory.
For our particular Ryzen 7 7700X, DDR5-6400 is the ceiling, so DDR5-7200 is out of the realm of possibility.
Overclocking and Latency Tuning
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SK hynix’s previous M-die ICs were top overclockers, and the trend continues with the new A-die chips. We increased the DRAM voltage from 1.4V to 1.45V to overclock the TeamGroup memory to DDR5-7600. We had to relax the memory clocks from 34-42-42-84 to 36-46-46-86 typical for the DDR5-7600 memory kit.
Lowest stable dates
| Memory set | DDR5-6800 (1.45V) | DDR5-7000 (1.45V) | DDR5-7000 (1.5V) | DDR5-7200 (1.45V) | DDR5-7400 (1.5V) | DDR5-7600 (1.45V) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TeamGroup T-Force Delta RGB DDR5-7200 C34 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 34-41-41-81 (2T) | N/A | 36-46-46-86 (2T) |
| G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-7200 C34 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 34-41-41-81 (2T) | N/A | 36-46-46-115 (2T) |
| Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5-7000 C34 | N/A | N/A | 32-42-42-96 (2T) | N/A | 34-42-42-96 | N/A |
| G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-6800 C34 | 32-42-42-96 | 34-45-45-108 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
One of the strengths of A-die ICs is that they can scale greatly with a small voltage. Unlike Samsung B-die, they don’t like tight deadlines. So, despite our efforts and the extra 0.05V of DRAM voltage, the final result was 34-41-41-81.
Bottom line
TeamGroup adapted the Delta RGB DDR5-7200 C34 to Intel’s 13th Gen Raptor Lake processors and the 700 series platform, so it’s the best for this memory kit. AMD’s Zen 4 offerings are out of the question if you want to extract maximum speeds, but you can get away with the Alder Lake chip if your IMC is good. If the Delta RGB DDR5-7200 C34 isn’t fast enough for you, rest assured that the SK hynix A-die ICs the memory kit uses offer plenty of room for overclocking.
The official MSRP for the Delta RGB DDR5-7200 C34 is $274.99; however, you can generally find it at a reduced price. For example, Newegg sells the black one (opens in new tab) and white (opens in new tab) options for $236.99, and sometimes you can lower the price with promotions. It’s definitely not cheap, but high performance never is, especially since DDR5 is still pretty premium hardware.