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Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 vs Kingston FURY Impact 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38

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
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston FURY Impact 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL38
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed62
Latency51
Generation100
Verdict

Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 and Kingston FURY Impact 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.

  • Total capacity: Kingston FURY Impact 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston FURY Impact 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL38).
  • Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 15.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston FURY Impact 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38

If you care most about total capacity, speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17Kingston FURY Impact 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38
73Gear score73
DDR4TypeDDR5
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×8 GBKit2×16 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed4,800 MHz
CL17CAS latencyCL38
2021Release year—
≈ $98Estimated price≈ $190

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 (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 or Kingston FURY Impact 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 better?

Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 and Kingston FURY Impact 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Total capacity: Kingston FURY Impact 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Kingston FURY Impact 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL38).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston FURY Impact 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 ≈ $98, Kingston FURY Impact 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 ≈ $190. Current prices vary by store.