Now that we have benchmarked this memory, it is time to put everything into perspective. We will go over which platform this memory kit is best suited for, what Team Group could improve upon to make a better product, and finish up on a positive note.

Multiple times during this review there was an observable performance gap between this Team Group T-Force XTREEM memory kit and our own "enthusiast" 7200 MT/s entry, but only when comparing 24 GB DIMMs to the 16 GB configuration. Investigating further, This "issue" stems from secondary timings within the XMP/EXPO 7200 MT/s profile. This resulted in a significant decrease in average frame rates and 1% lows for games sensitive to memory latency. Fortunately, adjusting these specific tRFC values manually will synchronize this kit's performance with its smaller 16 GB counterparts that were reviewed before. Those who are not willing to make these tRFC adjustments may have to consider a 32 GB memory kit instead if the highest framerate is a priority. This mainly applies to users who play esports titles or play at a lower resolution with a powerful graphics card.

Moving onto system compatibility, the Team Group T-Force XTREEM DDR5-7200 is not a good choice for AMD users due to technical reasons to no fault of Team Group. While Team Group has not marketed this for AMD users, the inclusion of an EXPO profile ensures memory profile compatibility with both platforms. The performance, or lack of there of, is not because of the EXPO profile but because of the simple fact that going beyond the 6000-6400 MT/s for Ryzen 7000 / 9000 series processors will use a 2:1 memory ratio configuration to the CPU controller. This results in extra latency and worse performance in applications and games that benefit from lower memory latency. While higher frequency memory can overcome this latency issue (7600 MT/s+), it may not always provide a seamless plug-and-play experience.

Team Group sells T-Force XTREEM memory kits in speeds ranging from 6800 MT/s to 8200 MT/s, primarily catering to Intel systems. For Intel users, particularly those utilizing 13th or 14th Generation processors, 7200 MT/s has emerged as an unofficial yet favored "sweet spot" comparable to AMD's 6000 MT/s. To achieve the optimal plug-and-play experience, it is recommended to pair this memory kit with motherboards based on Intel B760 / Z790 designs or combine it with the latest Intel socket (1851) and the Intel Core Ultra 9 processor.

With compatibility covered, let's focus on what this memory kit offers you, the consumer. In terms of gaming performance, it's important to recognize that system memory typically plays a minor role in achieving higher frame rates for most users, as the average PC doesn't have a maxed out CPU and GPU, leaving memory to not be the weakest link. However, the lowest latency and highest bandwidth will consistently yield the best results. The Team Group T-Force XTREEM DDR5-7200 in the 2x 24 GB configuration is similar in performance to other brands reviewed. They all have higher sub-timings to compensate for the 50% increase to die size. However, the memory kits used for comparison can be seen as misleading because they are mostly composed of 2x 16 GB variants, which why in a direct comparison, this Team Group XTREEM kit looks underwhelming.

Wrapping up this review, it is important to tackle the key points. Team Group T-Force XTREEM DDR5-7200 48 GB memory kit has some potential, but those who have no desire to fiddle with settings will be disappointed to find a performance dip when compared to a 32 GB (2x 16 GB) memory kit at the same speed. The biggest gripe is that this kit, being part of Team Group's premium tier, generates higher expectations to their mainstream T-Force Delta series. However, the "XTREEM" moniker here doesn't necessarily translate into superior performance out-of-the-box. Nevertheless, the memory kit does possess an advantage with a robust heat spreader boasting effective thermal dissipation thanks to its unique design. Lastly, users who are willing to make manual adjustments to the primary, secondary and tertiary timings will find this memory kit cleans up nicely. Unfortunately, like many other brands, Team Group seems hesitant to take any risk with their halo-tier products, thereby missing an opportunity to impress or garner extra praise.