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G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 vs Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 52.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed49
Latency70
Generation62
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 52.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed46
Latency75
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 and Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52.

  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
  • Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 12.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
52Gear score52
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity8 GB
1×8 GBKit2×4 GB
2,800 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL16

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 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 or Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 and Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52. Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18). Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 12.9 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).