Crucial 16GB DDR4-3200 CL22 (CT16G4DFRA32A)
Kingston FURY Beast 32GB DDR5-6400
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 32GB DDR5-6400
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Kingston Fury Beast DDR5 RAM, praising its stability, compatibility with both AMD and Intel systems, and its performance at 6400MHz with tight timings. The RGB lighting is noted as bright and attractive, and the dual EXPO/XMP profiles are a valued feature. Some mention the price is high due to market conditions, but overall, it's recommended for its reliability and ease of use.
Pros
- Stable at 6400MHz
- Compatible with AMD and Intel
- Bright RGB lighting
- Dual EXPO/XMP profiles
- Low profile design
Cons
- High price due to market
- Limited overclocking headroom
Scores
Specifications
| Crucial 16GB DDR4 | Kingston FURY Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 1 | 2★ |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 288 |
| Rank | 1Rx16, 1Rx8 or 2 | 1Rx8 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 22★ | 32 |
| Timings | 22-22-22 | 32-39-39 |
| Voltage | 1.2000000476837158★ | 1.399999976158142 |
| 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 32GB DDR5-6400
- Strong speed (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
Pricing
Crucial 16GB DDR4-3200 CL22 (CT16G4DFRA32A) offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 4 of 5 usage categories and 6 of 16 specs.
