Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 vs Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18
Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL40
1×8 GB · DDR5 · 6000 MHz · CL40Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL18Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 and Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 67.
- Total capacity: Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL40).
- Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL40
If you care most about speed.
Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 | Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Gear score | 67 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 6,000 MHz | Speed | 3,200 MHz |
| CL40 | CAS latency | CL18 |
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) DDR5 6000 CL40 or Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 better?
Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 and Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 67. Total capacity: Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL40).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL40 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).