Crucial 16GB DDR4-3200 CL22 (CT16G4DFRA32A)
Kingston Fury Beast 16GB DDR5-6000 CL36
What Buyers Say
Crucial 16GB DDR4-3200 CL22 (CT16G4DFRA32A)
Users generally appreciate the affordable price and plug-and-play compatibility of this Crucial RAM, especially in systems that do not support XMP. However, a significant number of verified buyers report defective sticks (DOA or failing shortly after installation), causing crashes and blue screens. While many experience immediate performance improvements, the reliability concerns and occasional compatibility issues with certain motherboards lower the overall sentiment.
Pros
- Plug-and-play at 3200MHz without XMP
- Affordable price for the capacity
- Easy installation and immediate performance gain
- Compatible with many OEM systems (Dell, HP, Lenovo)
- Works well when not defective
Cons
- High rate of defective sticks (DOA/failure)
- Causes BSOD and crashes when faulty
- Limited warranty support and return difficulties
- Compatibility issues with some motherboards (HP Z4, Asrock)
- Lacks heat spreader and RGB
Kingston Fury Beast 16GB DDR5-6000 CL36
The Kingston Fury Beast RGB 32 GB DDR5-6000 kit is praised for its performance and ease of installation, delivering noticeable gains in gaming and content creation. Users highlight the vivid RGB lighting and compatibility with AMD EXPO and Intel XMP. A few minor issues mentioned include a restocking fee and the need for two 16 GB sticks due to Windows 11 memory consumption. Overall, it is seen as a reliable and visually appealing upgrade for future-proofing systems.
Pros
- Excellent performance for gaming and content creation
- Vivid and synced RGB lighting
- Easy installation
- Compatible with AMD EXPO and Intel XMP
- Good value for money at discount
Cons
- Potential restocking fee on refunds
- May require two sticks for optimal Windows 11 performance
- Not the cheapest option on the market
Scores
Specifications
| Crucial 16GB DDR4 | Kingston Fury Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 1 | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 288 |
| Rank | 1Rx16, 1Rx8 or 2 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 22★ | 36 |
| Timings | 22-22-22 | — |
| Voltage | 1.2000000476837158★ | — |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 2.0 | Intel XMP 3.0, AMD EXPO |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Heat Spreader | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Crucial 16GB DDR4-3200 CL22 (CT16G4DFRA32A)
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong affordability (68th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
Kingston Fury Beast 16GB DDR5-6000 CL36
- Strong speed (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong latency (75th percentile)
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Strong feature (67th percentile)
- Below average affordability (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 66 overall, wins 2 of 5 usage categories and 4 of 16 specs.