G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 vs Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30
G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL16 · 2019Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30
1×8 GB · DDR5 · 6000 MHz · CL30G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL30).
- G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 | Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 74 | Gear score | 74 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 3,600 MHz | Speed | 6,000 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL30 |
| 2019 | Release year | — |
| ≈ $100 | Estimated price | ≈ $90 |
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 V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 or Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL30).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 ≈ $100, Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 ≈ $90. Current prices vary by store.