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G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 vs Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14

8×16 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL14
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Capacity100
Speed40
Latency78
Generation62
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36

2×8 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL36
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed70
Latency63
Generation100
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 and Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (128 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL36).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 has lower true latency (11.7 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14

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

Pick this

Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36
71Gear score71
DDR4TypeDDR5
128 GBTotal capacity16 GB
8×16 GBKit2×8 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed5,200 MHz
CL14CAS latencyCL36
—Estimated price≈ $112

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 Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 or Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 and Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (128 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL36).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).