G.Skill Ripjaws
Kingston Fury Beast
What Buyers Say
G.Skill Ripjaws
This G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB DDR3 RAM kit is overwhelmingly praised for its compatibility across a wide range of laptops, including older MacBook Pros, ThinkPads, and Dell models. Users consistently report that it works out of the box, often exceeding manufacturer-stated maximum memory limits. The price is considered excellent for the performance, with many noting a significant speed boost over stock RAM. A single verified review reports a defective unit, but the overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Wide laptop compatibility
- Works out of the box
- Significant speed boost over stock RAM
- Often exceeds manufacturer max memory specs
Cons
- One reported defective module
- May exceed manufacturer max memory specs (potential incompatibility)
- XMP profile not detected in some systems
Kingston Fury Beast
The Kingston Fury Beast RGB 32 GB DDR5-6000 kit is praised for its performance and ease of installation, delivering noticeable gains in gaming and content creation. Users highlight the vivid RGB lighting and compatibility with AMD EXPO and Intel XMP. A few minor issues mentioned include a restocking fee and the need for two 16 GB sticks due to Windows 11 memory consumption. Overall, it is seen as a reliable and visually appealing upgrade for future-proofing systems.
Pros
- Excellent performance for gaming and content creation
- Vivid and synced RGB lighting
- Easy installation
- Compatible with AMD EXPO and Intel XMP
- Good value for money at discount
Cons
- Potential restocking fee on refunds
- May require two sticks for optimal Windows 11 performance
- Not the cheapest option on the market
Scores
Specifications
| G.Skill Ripjaws | Kingston Fury Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR3L | DDR5★ |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2★ | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 204 | 288 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 9★ | 36 |
| Timings | 9-9-9-28 | — |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858★ | — |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Not Applicable | Intel XMP 3.0, AMD EXPO |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Heat Spreader | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
G.Skill Ripjaws
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong latency (78th percentile)
- Below average speed (14th percentile)14th %ile
Kingston Fury Beast
- Strong speed (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Strong latency (75th percentile)
- Strong feature (66th percentile)
Pricing
G.Skill Ripjaws offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 75 overall, wins 4 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 15 specs.
