Crucial 8GB DDR4-2133 CL15 (CT8G4DFS8213)
Kingston FURY Beast 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 White
What Buyers Say
Crucial 8GB DDR4-2133 CL15 (CT8G4DFS8213)
Crucial's no-frills 8GB DDR4 stick delivers reliable performance at a budget-friendly price. Users praise its compatibility and straightforward functionality, especially for Ryzen builds. One minor boot issue was easily resolved, and overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Reliable performance
- Budget-friendly price
- Easy compatibility with Ryzen
- No-frills design for budget builds
- Trusted brand
Cons
- Minor boot issue with dual sticks
- No aesthetics for display cases
Kingston FURY Beast 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 White
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
Scores
Specifications
| Crucial 8GB DDR4 | Kingston FURY Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 1 | 2★ |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 288 |
| Rank | 1Rx8 | 2Rx8 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 15★ | 32 |
| Timings | — | 32-39-39 |
| Voltage | 1.2000000476837158★ | 1.399999976158142 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | — | Intel XMP 3.0, AMD EXPO |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Heat Spreader | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Crucial 8GB DDR4-2133 CL15 (CT8G4DFS8213)
- Strong user sentiment (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong affordability (76th percentile)
- Below average feature (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average speed (23rd percentile)
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
Kingston FURY Beast 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 White
- Strong speed (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong capacity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (8th percentile)8th %ile
Pricing
Crucial 8GB DDR4-2133 CL15 (CT8G4DFS8213) offers 4.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 7 of 16 specs.
