G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-2666 CL19 SODIMM
Kingston FURY Beast 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 White
What Buyers Say
G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-2666 CL19 SODIMM
Users overwhelmingly praise this G.Skill Ripjaws DDR4 SO-DIMM kit for its plug-and-play compatibility across a wide range of laptops and mini PCs, including ASUS, Dell, Lenovo, and Intel NUCs. Many highlight its stability, with several passing Memtest86 and noting zero errors. The price is frequently cited as a major advantage, offering great value for the performance. A few users mention it runs at lower speeds (e.g., 2666MHz) in some systems, but this is seen as expected and not a flaw.
Pros
- Plug-and-play compatibility
- Stable under stress tests
- Great value for money
- Easy installation
- Recognized immediately by BIOS
Cons
- May run at lower speed on some systems
- No XMP support on some laptops
- Limited to 2666MHz in certain machines
Kingston FURY Beast 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 White
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
| G.Skill Ripjaws | Kingston FURY Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2 | 2 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 260 | 288 |
| Rank | — | 1Rx8 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 19★ | 32 |
| Timings | 19-19-19-43 | 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
G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-2666 CL19 SODIMM
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong feature (65th percentile)
Kingston FURY Beast 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 White
- Strong speed (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
Pricing
G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-2666 CL19 SODIMM offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 3 of 5 usage categories and 6 of 16 specs.
