Kingston FURY Beast 16GB DDR5-6800 CL34 Black
Kingston
76 Overall Score
vs
Patriot Signature Line 8GB DDR4-3200 CL22
Patriot
46 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Kingston FURY Beast 16GB DDR5-6800 CL34 Black
No customer feedback yet
Patriot Signature Line 8GB DDR4-3200 CL22
75 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
This 8GB DDR4 RAM stick is generally well-received for its affordability and reliability, with many users reporting easy installation and stable performance. However, some users note that it may not be ideal for gaming due to XMP limitations that can lock speeds to 2400MHz, and it is best used as a secondary upgrade rather than a primary performance booster. Verified buyers appreciate the value for money, especially for extending the life of older PCs or adding extra capacity for content creation.
Pros
- Affordable price
- Easy installation
- Reliable performance
- Good for extending PC life
- Samsung chips quality
Cons
- XMP limitations lock speed to 2400MHz
- Not ideal for gaming
- May reduce performance with higher speed RAM
- Sticker may void warranty if removed
- Requires firm insertion for proper contact
Value for money 6
Ease of installation 5
Reliability 4
Gaming performance 3
Xmp compatibility 2
Build quality 2
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Specifications
| Kingston FURY Beast | Patriot Signature Line | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 1 | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 288 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 34 | 22★ |
| Timings | — | 22-22-22-52 |
| Voltage | 1.399999976158142★ | — |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | AMD EXPO, Intel XMP 3.0 | — |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✓★ | — |
| Heat Spreader | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Kingston FURY Beast 16GB DDR5-6800 CL34 Black
- Strong speed (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong feature (67th percentile)
- Strong social proof (65th percentile)
- Below average affordability (34th percentile)
Patriot Signature Line 8GB DDR4-3200 CL22
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong affordability (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average feature (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Pricing
Kingston FURY Beast 16GB DDR5-6800 CL34 Black0.126score per dollar
vs
Patriot Signature Line 8GB DDR4-3200 CL220.407score per dollar
Patriot Signature Line 8GB DDR4-3200 CL22 offers 3.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Kingston FURY Beast
Scores 76 overall, wins 4 of 5 usage categories and 7 of 15 specs.
