Crucial 8GB DDR4-2133 CL15 (CT8G4DFS8213)
Kingston FURY Beast 16GB DDR5-6000 CL36 Black
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 16GB DDR5-6000 CL36 Black
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
| Crucial 8GB DDR4 | Kingston FURY Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 1 | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 288 |
| Rank | 1Rx8 | Single-rank |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 15★ | 36 |
| Timings | — | 36-44-44 |
| Voltage | 1.2000000476837158★ | 1.350000023841858 |
| 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 16GB DDR5-6000 CL36 Black
- Strong speed (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong latency (75th percentile)
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Strong feature (67th percentile)
Pricing
Crucial 8GB DDR4-2133 CL15 (CT8G4DFS8213) offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 75 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 6 of 16 specs.
