Memory kits / Comparison

Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 vs Kingston Server Premier 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42

RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed60
Latency80
Generation62
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston Server Premier 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42

1×16 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL42
GEAR SCORE 68.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed70
Latency49
Generation100
Verdict

Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 and Kingston Server Premier 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 68.

  • Speed: Kingston Server Premier 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL42).
  • Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 16.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston Server Premier 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18Kingston Server Premier 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42
67Gear score68
DDR4TypeDDR5
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit1×16 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed5,200 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL42
—Estimated price≈ $220

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 HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 or Kingston Server Premier 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 better?

Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 and Kingston Server Premier 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 68. Speed: Kingston Server Premier 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL42). Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 16.2 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston Server Premier 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).