Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 vs Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL16Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 and Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52.
- Total capacity: Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL16).
- Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 | Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Gear score | 52 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL11 |
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 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 or Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?
Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 and Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52. Total capacity: Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).