Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 vs Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14

1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL14
GEAR SCORE 60.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed40
Latency78
Generation62
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40

1×8 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL40
GEAR SCORE 60.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed70
Latency54
Generation100
Verdict

Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 and Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 60 and 60.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL40).
  • Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 has lower true latency (11.7 ns vs 15.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40
60Gear score60
DDR4TypeDDR5
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
1×16 GBKit1×8 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed5,200 MHz
CL14CAS latencyCL40
≈ $76Estimated price≈ $70

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 or Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 better?

Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 and Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 60 and 60. Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL40).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 ≈ $76, Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 ≈ $70. Current prices vary by store.