Crucial 8GB DDR3-1600 CL11 SODIMM (CT102464BF160B)
Crucial
34 Overall Score
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Kingston Fury Beast 16GB DDR5-6000
Kingston
66 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Crucial 8GB DDR3-1600 CL11 SODIMM (CT102464BF160B)
No customer feedback yet
Kingston Fury Beast 16GB DDR5-6000
85 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
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
Performance 7
Easiness installation 3
Rgb lighting 2
Compatibility 3
Value for money 3
Refund policy 1
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Specifications
| Crucial 8GB DDR3 SODIMM | Kingston Fury Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR3 | DDR5★ |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 1 | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 204 | 288 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 11★ | 36 |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858★ | — |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | — | Intel XMP 3.0, AMD EXPO |
| Features | ||
| RGB | — | ✓★ |
| Heat Spreader | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Crucial 8GB DDR3-1600 CL11 SODIMM (CT102464BF160B)
- Strong affordability (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average speed (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
Kingston Fury Beast 16GB DDR5-6000
- Strong speed (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong latency (75th percentile)
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Strong feature (67th percentile)
- Below average affordability (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Crucial 8GB DDR3-1600 CL11 SODIMM (CT102464BF160B)1.081score per dollar
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Kingston Fury Beast 16GB DDR5-60000.180score per dollar
Crucial 8GB DDR3-1600 CL11 SODIMM (CT102464BF160B) offers 6.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Kingston Fury Beast
Scores 66 overall, wins 3 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 14 specs.
