Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 vs Kingston HX426C13PBK4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13
Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL17 · 2021Kingston HX426C13PBK4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13
4×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL13Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 and Kingston HX426C13PBK4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.
- Total capacity: Kingston HX426C13PBK4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston HX426C13PBK4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL17).
- Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 9.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Kingston HX426C13PBK4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 | Kingston HX426C13PBK4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 | |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Gear score | 73 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 3,600 MHz | Speed | 2,666 MHz |
| CL17 | CAS latency | CL13 |
| 2021 | Release year | — |
| ≈ $98 | Estimated price | — |
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 HX426C13PBK4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 better?
Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 and Kingston HX426C13PBK4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Total capacity: Kingston HX426C13PBK4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HX426C13PBK4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).