OWC Memory 16GB DDR4-2666
OWC
45 Overall Score
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Kingston FURY Beast 64GB DDR5-6400
Kingston
100 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
OWC Memory 16GB DDR4-2666
No customer feedback yet
Kingston FURY Beast 64GB DDR5-6400
92 out of 100 medium confidence 19 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Kingston Fury Beast DDR5 RAM kit, praising its stability, compatibility with both AMD and Intel platforms, and the dual EXPO/XMP profiles. Many highlight achieving stable overclocks at 6400MHz with minimal tuning, and the low-profile design is appreciated for use with large air coolers. The RGB version is noted for its bright, attractive lighting. Overall, it's seen as a reliable, high-performance choice, though some mention that DDR5 prices are currently high due to market conditions.
Pros
- Stable at 6400MHz
- Dual EXPO/XMP profiles
- Compatible with AMD and Intel
- Low-profile design
- Bright RGB lighting
Cons
- High DDR5 prices
- Limited QVL support on some boards
Stability 5
Compatibility 4
Overclocking 4
Rgb lighting 3
Value for money 2
Build quality 2
Scores
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Workstation
Budget
Laptop
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Specifications
| OWC Memory | Kingston FURY Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 1 | 2★ |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 260 | 288 |
| Rank | — | 2Rx8 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 19★ | 32 |
| Timings | — | 32-39-39 |
| Voltage | 1.2000000476837158★ | 1.399999976158142 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Not Applicable | Intel XMP 3.0, AMD EXPO |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Heat Spreader | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
OWC Memory 16GB DDR4-2666
Kingston FURY Beast 64GB DDR5-6400
- Strong speed (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong capacity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (8th percentile)8th %ile
Pricing
OWC Memory 16GB DDR4-26660.232score per dollar
vs
Kingston FURY Beast 64GB DDR5-64000.066score per dollar
OWC Memory 16GB DDR4-2666 offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Kingston FURY Beast
Scores 100 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 7 of 16 specs.
