Kingston Fury Beast
G.Skill Trident Z RGB
What Buyers Say
Kingston Fury Beast
The Kingston FURY Beast DDR4 RAM kit is well-liked for its reliability and ease of installation. Users report that it works flawlessly on various motherboards, providing stable performance over years. Some note that while it is excellent, the price can be high.
G.Skill Trident Z RGB
This G.Skill Trident Z RGB DDR4 memory kit is highly praised for its stability and overclocking potential, with users reporting flawless operation at speeds up to 4400 MHz on high-end motherboards. The RGB lighting is a highlight, though one user experienced a flickering LED issue. Compatibility with both Intel and AMD platforms is generally good, but some users note that XMP may not be stable on certain motherboards not listed on the QVL.
Pros
- Excellent stability and reliability
- High overclocking potential up to 4400 MHz
- Great RGB lighting with Aura Sync support
- Works well with both Intel and AMD platforms
- Easy XMP setup on compatible motherboards
Cons
- RGB LED flickering issue on one stick
- XMP may not be stable on non-QVL motherboards
- Not compatible with laptops
- Some kits use Hynix CJR C-die instead of Samsung B-die
- RGB software availability delayed
Scores
Specifications
| Kingston Fury Beast | G.Skill Trident Z RGB | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2 | 2 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 288 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 16★ | 18 |
| Timings | 16-18-18-36 | 18-22-22-42 |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858 | 1.350000023841858 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP | Intel XMP 2.0 |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Heat Spreader | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Kingston Fury Beast
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong feature (73rd percentile)
G.Skill Trident Z RGB
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong feature (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
G.Skill Trident Z RGB offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 4 of 5 usage categories and 3 of 15 specs.
