Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 vs Kingston HyperX 128GB (4x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL15
Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL17 · 2021Kingston HyperX 128GB (4x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL15
4×32 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL15Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 and Kingston HyperX 128GB (4x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.
- Total capacity: Kingston HyperX 128GB (4x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (128 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 128GB (4x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL17).
- Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Kingston HyperX 128GB (4x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL15
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 | Kingston HyperX 128GB (4x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Gear score | 73 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 128 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 4×32 GB |
| 3,600 MHz | Speed | 2,666 MHz |
| CL17 | CAS latency | CL15 |
| 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 HyperX 128GB (4x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 better?
Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 and Kingston HyperX 128GB (4x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Total capacity: Kingston HyperX 128GB (4x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (128 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 128GB (4x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).