Memory kits / Comparison

Kingston FURY Beast RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 vs Kingston Fury Beast RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

RAM · Kingston

Kingston FURY Beast RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL36

2×8 GB · DDR5 · 6000 MHz · CL36
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed86
Latency75
Generation100
VS
RAM · Kingston

Kingston Fury Beast RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL18 · 2021
GEAR SCORE 80.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed70
Latency90
Generation62
Verdict

Kingston FURY Beast RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 and Kingston Fury Beast RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 80.

  • Total capacity: Kingston Fury Beast RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston FURY Beast RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston Fury Beast RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL36).
  • Kingston Fury Beast RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 12.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston FURY Beast RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL36

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Kingston Fury Beast RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston FURY Beast RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL36Kingston Fury Beast RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
79Gear score80
DDR5TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×8 GBKit2×16 GB
6,000 MHzSpeed3,600 MHz
CL36CAS latencyCL18
—Release year2021
≈ $152Estimated price≈ $320

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 RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 or Kingston Fury Beast RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 better?

Kingston FURY Beast RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 and Kingston Fury Beast RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 80. Total capacity: Kingston Fury Beast RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Kingston FURY Beast RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston Fury Beast RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL36).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston FURY Beast RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Kingston FURY Beast RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 ≈ $152, Kingston Fury Beast RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 ≈ $320. Current prices vary by store.