Memory kits / Comparison

Kingston Fury Beast RGB Special Edition 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 vs Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CVF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21

RAM · Kingston

Kingston Fury Beast RGB Special Edition 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 60.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed60
Latency90
Generation62
VS
RAM · Samsung

Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CVF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21

1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2933 MHz · CL21
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed52
Latency60
Generation62
Verdict

Kingston Fury Beast RGB Special Edition 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CVF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 60 and 59.

  • Total capacity: Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CVF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston Fury Beast RGB Special Edition 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston Fury Beast RGB Special Edition 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL21).
  • Kingston Fury Beast RGB Special Edition 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston Fury Beast RGB Special Edition 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CVF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston Fury Beast RGB Special Edition 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CVF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21
60Gear score59
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×8 GBKit1×16 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed2,933 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL21
≈ $60Estimated price≈ $200

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FAQ

Is Kingston Fury Beast RGB Special Edition 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 or Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CVF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 better?

Kingston Fury Beast RGB Special Edition 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CVF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 60 and 59. Total capacity: Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CVF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Kingston Fury Beast RGB Special Edition 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston Fury Beast RGB Special Edition 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL21).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston Fury Beast RGB Special Edition 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Kingston Fury Beast RGB Special Edition 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 ≈ $60, Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CVF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 ≈ $200. Current prices vary by store.