Kingston FURY Beast 8GB DDR5-5200 CL40 SODIMM Black
The 8GB DDR5 SODIMM runs at 5200 MT/s with CL40 latency and 1.25V, featuring Intel XMP 3.0 for pre-optimized overclocking profiles and on-die ECC for data integrity. Its RGB lighting syncs via patented Infrared Sync Technology and is customizable through Kingston FURY CTRL or motherboard software, while the heat spreader design aids thermal management. This module suits laptop users or compact builds needing a single 8GB stick for everyday tasks and light gaming, backed by a 4.6/5 rating from 62 reviews.
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Özet
The 30-Second Version
Pretty lights, weak specs. This is a fashion accessory for your RAM slots, not a meaningful upgrade.
Pros & Cons
Artılar
- Genuinely good-looking RGB with 18 lighting effects 72nd
- XMP 3.0 makes setup painless 72nd
- On-die ECC helps with stability 67th
- Low-profile heat spreader fits tight builds
Eksiler
- 8GB capacity is rough for modern games
- CL40 latency is loose, even for DDR5
- Single stick means no dual-channel benefit
- Price swings wildly depending on where you shop
Kanıtlar
Performance
5200 MT/s sounds fast until you see the CL40 timings. That's loose, even for DDR5. Our database puts the speed at a solid 72nd percentile, but the latency lands at a disappointing 28th percentile. The on-die ECC and XMP 3.0 support are nice touches, but they don't rescue the fact that a single 8GB module leaves a lot of bandwidth on the table in dual-channel systems.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory
| Type | DDR5 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | 8192 |
| Modules | 1 |
| Per Module | 8192 |
| Pins | 262 |
Performance
| Speed | 5200 |
| CAS Latency | 40 |
| Timings | 40-40-40 |
| Voltage | 1.25 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 3.0 |
Features
| RGB | Yes |
| Heat Spreader | Yes |
vs Competition
Against the Corsair Vengeance CMK32GX5M2B6400Z36 or the Crucial Pro OC Gaming CP2K16G64C38U5B, this Kingston stick looks like a toy. Those kits give you 32GB total with tighter timings and higher speeds. The Patriot Viper Venom and G.Skill Trident Z Royal also outclass it on capacity and latency. The only reason to pick the FURY Beast is if you specifically want RGB on a single stick and don't care about performance.
| Spec | Kingston FURY Beast | G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Series F5-6000J2636H32GX2-TR5NG | Corsair VENGEANCE RGB CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 | Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B | KLEVV CRAS V RGB KD5KGUD80-60A300G-BLACK | Team Group T-CREATE EXPERT CTCWD564G6400HC34BDC01 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8GB | 64GB | 64GB | 32GB | 64GB | 64GB |
| Kit | 1 x 8GB | 2 x 32GB | 2 x 32GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 32GB | 2 x 32GB |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Speed Mts | 5200 | 6000 | 6400 | 6400 | 6000 | 6400 |
| Cas Latency | CL40 | CL26 | CL32 | CL32 | CL30 | CL34 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Ürün | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | Kullanıcı yorumları | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston FURY Beast | 71.7 | 66.9 | 27.5 | 22.8 | 71.7 | 45.5 |
| G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Series F5-6000J2636H32GX2-TR5NG Compare | 87.6 | 89.6 | 99 | 89.8 | 74.3 | 2.9 |
| Corsair VENGEANCE RGB CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 Compare | 94.8 | 89.6 | 87.6 | 89.8 | 97.8 | 6.6 |
| Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B Compare | 94.8 | 74.9 | 87.6 | 70.8 | 85.6 | 27.2 |
| KLEVV CRAS V RGB KD5KGUD80-60A300G-BLACK Compare | 87.6 | 89.6 | 87.6 | 89.8 | 85.6 | 9.2 |
| Team Group T-CREATE EXPERT CTCWD564G6400HC34BDC01 Compare | 94.8 | 74.9 | 80.5 | 89.8 | 85.6 | 11 |
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Value & Pricing
Pricing is all over the place. In the US you'll see USD 145 to USD 194, and Amazon has the best deal at the low end. In Canada it's even worse, CAD 170 to CAD 600, which is frankly absurd for 8GB. At the low end this is a reasonable buy for a budget RGB build. At the high end you're getting fleeced.
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Overview
The Kingston FURY Beast RGB is a single 8GB stick of DDR5 that looks way cooler than it performs. The RGB and heat spreader design are genuinely nice, but you're getting entry-level capacity and middling latency in a market where 16GB sticks are becoming the default. The one thing to know: this is a budget RGB flex, not a performance upgrade.
Common Questions
Q: Is 8GB of DDR5 enough for gaming?
Not really. Most modern games want 16GB minimum, and a single 8GB stick also kills dual-channel performance. You'll feel it in frame drops and stutters.
Q: Can I overclock this memory?
You can enable XMP 3.0 to hit the rated 5200 MT/s, but with CL40 timings there's not much headroom. The on-die ECC helps stability, but don't expect big manual overclocks.
Q: Does the RGB work with my motherboard?
Yes, it works with Kingston FURY CTRL software or most motherboard RGB software. The infrared sync feature keeps multiple sticks lighting in unison, which is a nice touch if you buy more later.
Who Should Skip This
If you're building a gaming PC or doing any kind of content creation, this isn't it. Go get a 16GB or 32GB dual-channel kit instead. The Corsair Vengeance or Crucial Pro OC kits will serve you far better for not much more money.
Verdict
Skip this unless you're building a budget RGB showpiece and already have another matching stick. As a standalone upgrade, 8GB of CL40 DDR5 is a tough sell in 2024. If you want real performance, save up for a 16GB or 32GB kit with tighter timings.
Usage Scores
- Genel52.5
- Budget65.9
- Oyun43.8
- Laptop59.9
- Server22.4
- Workstation43.9
