Kingston FURY Beast 16GB DDR5-5600
Crucial CT51264BA160B 4GB DDR3-1600
What Buyers Say
Kingston FURY Beast 16GB DDR5-5600
The Kingston Fury Beast DDR5 memory is widely praised for its excellent price-to-performance ratio, especially as a budget-friendly high-speed option for new DDR5 boards. Users find it easy to install and reliable, with several noting the need to enable XMP in BIOS to reach full speeds. A few mention the price is still high for 32GB kits, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Great price-to-performance ratio
- Easy installation
- Reliable and stable
- High-speed DDR5 performance
- Low-profile design for large coolers
Cons
- XMP must be enabled in BIOS for full speed
- Price still high for 32GB kits
- Limited to DDR5-compatible systems
Crucial CT51264BA160B 4GB DDR3-1600
Users generally praise this Crucial 4GB DDR3 RAM for its reliability, low price, and accurate capacity. Many verified buyers report it works perfectly as a replacement or upgrade in various Dell and Lenovo desktops, passing memory tests without issues. However, a few negative experiences involve defective modules and a reseller canceling orders and raising prices, which slightly tarnish the overall positive sentiment.
Pros
- Low price
- Reliable performance
- Exact 4GB capacity
- Easy to install
- Compatible with many Dell and Lenovo desktops
Cons
- Defective modules reported
- Reseller cancels orders and raises prices
- Compatibility issues with some Dell models
- Quality control concerns
Scores
Specifications
| Kingston FURY Beast | Crucial CT51264BA160B | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 1 | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 240 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 40 | 11★ |
| Timings | 40-40-40 | — |
| Voltage | 1.25★ | 1.5 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 3.0 | — |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Kingston FURY Beast 16GB DDR5-5600
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong speed (77th percentile)
- Below average latency (32nd percentile)
Crucial CT51264BA160B 4GB DDR3-1600
- Strong affordability (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average capacity (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average speed (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average feature (18th percentile)18th %ile
Verdict
Scores 65 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 6 of 15 specs.