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G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 vs Kingston Fury Beast 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4266 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed79
Latency97
Generation62
VS
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 Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 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 Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 leads (4,266 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston Fury Beast 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL19).
  • G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

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

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19Kingston Fury Beast 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
77Gear score77
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×8 GBKit2×16 GB
4,266 MHzSpeed3,200 MHz
CL19CAS latencyCL16
—Release year2021
≈ $298Estimated 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 Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 or Kingston Fury Beast 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 better?

G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 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 Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 leads (4,266 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston Fury Beast 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL19).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 leads (4,266 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 ≈ $298, Kingston Fury Beast 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 ≈ $232. Current prices vary by store.