Memory kits / Comparison

Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 vs Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17

RAM · Kingston

Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40

1×16 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL40
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed77
Latency60
Generation100
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL17 · 2021
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed70
Latency94
Generation62
Verdict

Kingston FURY Beast 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 Beast 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).
Pick this

Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17
73Gear score73
DDR5TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×16 GBKit2×8 GB
5,600 MHzSpeed3,600 MHz
CL40CAS latencyCL17
—Release year2021
≈ $112Estimated 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 Beast 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 or Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 better?

Kingston FURY Beast 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 Beast 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 Beast 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 ≈ $112, Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 ≈ $98. Current prices vary by store.