Memory kits / Comparison

Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 vs TeamGroup Elite 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL48

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 · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Elite 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL48

1×16 GB · DDR5 · 6000 MHz · CL48
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed86
Latency50
Generation100
Verdict

Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 and TeamGroup Elite 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL48 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.

  • Speed: TeamGroup Elite 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL48 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL48).
  • Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 16.0 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

TeamGroup Elite 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL48

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17TeamGroup Elite 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL48
73Gear score73
DDR4TypeDDR5
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit1×16 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed6,000 MHz
CL17CAS latencyCL48
2021Release year—
≈ $98Estimated price≈ $102

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 TeamGroup Elite 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL48 better?

Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 and TeamGroup Elite 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL48 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Speed: TeamGroup Elite 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL48 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL48). Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 16.0 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup Elite 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL48 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Kingston Fury Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 ≈ $98, TeamGroup Elite 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL48 ≈ $102. Current prices vary by store.