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G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL14 vs Kingston Fury Beast 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL14

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL14
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed76
Latency100
Generation62
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston Fury Beast 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16 · 2021
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed60
Latency90
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL14 and Kingston Fury Beast 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.

  • Total capacity: Kingston Fury Beast 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL14 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL14 has lower true latency (7.0 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL14

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston Fury Beast 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL14Kingston Fury Beast 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
77Gear score77
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×8 GBKit2×16 GB
4,000 MHzSpeed3,200 MHz
CL14CAS latencyCL16
—Release year2021
—Estimated price≈ $232

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 4000 CL14 or Kingston Fury Beast 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL14 and Kingston Fury Beast 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77. Total capacity: Kingston Fury Beast 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL14 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL14 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).