Kingston FURY 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 vs Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
Kingston FURY 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40
1×16 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL40Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16 · 2021Kingston FURY 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 and Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.
- Speed: Kingston FURY 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL40).
- Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 15.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston FURY 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40
If you care most about speed.
Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston FURY 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 | Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 69 | Gear score | 69 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 1×16 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 5,200 MHz | Speed | 3,200 MHz |
| CL40 | CAS latency | CL16 |
| — | Release year | 2021 |
| ≈ $128 | Estimated price | ≈ $158 |
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 Kingston FURY 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 or Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 better?
Kingston FURY 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 and Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. Speed: Kingston FURY 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL40). Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 15.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston FURY 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Kingston FURY 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 ≈ $128, Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 ≈ $158. Current prices vary by store.