Kingston FURY 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 vs Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17
Kingston FURY 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40
1×16 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL40Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL17 · 2021Kingston FURY 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 and Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.
- Speed: Kingston FURY 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL40).
- Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston FURY 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40
If you care most about speed.
Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston FURY 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 | Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Gear score | 73 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 1×16 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 5,600 MHz | Speed | 3,600 MHz |
| CL40 | CAS latency | CL17 |
| — | Release year | 2021 |
| ≈ $122 | Estimated price | ≈ $98 |
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 5600 CL40 or Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 better?
Kingston FURY 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 and Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Speed: Kingston FURY 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL40). Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston FURY 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Kingston FURY 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 ≈ $122, Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 ≈ $98. Current prices vary by store.