G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 vs Kingston FURY Beast RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40
G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16Kingston FURY Beast RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40
1×8 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL40G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and Kingston FURY Beast RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 60 and 60.
- Speed: Kingston FURY Beast RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL40).
- G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 15.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston FURY Beast RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 | Kingston FURY Beast RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | Gear score | 60 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 3,200 MHz | Speed | 5,200 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL40 |
| ≈ $56 | Estimated price | ≈ $78 |
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 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 or Kingston FURY Beast RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 better?
G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and Kingston FURY Beast RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 60 and 60. Speed: Kingston FURY Beast RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL40). G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 15.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston FURY Beast RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 ≈ $56, Kingston FURY Beast RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 ≈ $78. Current prices vary by store.