G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 vs Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40
G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14
4×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL14Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40
1×8 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL40G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) 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: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) 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: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL40).
- G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 has lower true latency (11.7 ns vs 15.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 | Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | Gear score | 60 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 5,200 MHz |
| CL14 | CAS latency | CL40 |
| — | Estimated 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 G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 or Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) 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: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) 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: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) 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).