Kingston Fury Beast
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series
What Buyers Say
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
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series
This G.Skill Ripjaw X DDR3 2133MHz RAM is highly praised for its speed and ease of overclocking, with many users noting it works flawlessly on both Intel and AMD platforms. A few users experienced initial stability issues, but these were resolved by adjusting voltage or slot placement. Overall, it offers excellent performance for the price, though some found it requires slightly higher voltage than advertised.
Pros
- Fast speed
- Easy overclocking
- Good value for money
- Works on Intel and AMD
- Plug and play
Cons
- Requires slightly higher voltage
- Initial stability issues with some boards
- XMP profile may need manual voltage adjustment
- Command rate limited to 2T with 4 sticks
Scores
Specifications
| Kingston Fury Beast | G.Skill Ripjaws X Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 1 | 2★ |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 240 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 36 | 9★ |
| Timings | — | 9-11-10-28 |
| Voltage | — | 1.649999976158142★ |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 3.0, AMD EXPO | Intel XMP |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Kingston Fury Beast
- Strong speed (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Strong latency (75th percentile)
- Strong feature (66th percentile)
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series
- Strong latency (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong feature (73rd percentile)
- Below average speed (23rd percentile)
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
Pricing
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series offers 3.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 75 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 15 specs.
