G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 vs Kingston FURY Beast RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL36
G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL16 · 2017Kingston FURY Beast RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL36
1×8 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL36G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and Kingston FURY Beast RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Kingston FURY Beast RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL36).
- G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 12.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston FURY Beast RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL36
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 | Kingston FURY Beast RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 | |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Gear score | 66 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 3,000 MHz | Speed | 5,600 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL36 |
| 2017 | Release year | — |
| ≈ $74 | Estimated price | — |
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 G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 or Kingston FURY Beast RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 better?
G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and Kingston FURY Beast RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66. Total capacity: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Kingston FURY Beast RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL36).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston FURY Beast RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL36 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).