Kingston Fury Beast DDR5-5600 16GB (2x8GB) CL36 Memory Kit

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DDR5 · 5600MHz · CL36 · 2x8GB · DIMM

The Kingston FURY Beast DDR5-5600 16GB is a single-stick solution designed for budget DDR5 builds or as an upgrade path for systems that will add a second module later. Running at 5600MT/s with a single 16GB DIMM, it provides decent DDR5 bandwidth though it operates in single-channel mode until paired with a second stick. At approximately $45, it is one of the most affordable ways to get onto DDR5 with a branded, heat-spreader-equipped module. Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO support are included for easy overclocking. The FURY Beast heat spreader provides passive cooling and a clean aesthetic. This module suits builders working with a tight budget who plan to add a matching 16GB stick later for dual-channel operation, or for compact systems like mini-ITX builds with only two DIMM slots where starting with 16GB is sufficient. Kingston's compatibility validation ensures reliable operation across a broad range of DDR5 motherboards. Note that for optimal performance, pairing two modules in dual-channel is always recommended over running a single stick.

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Performance

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Value

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Efficiency

Features

XMP/EXPOXMP 3.0
RGBNo

Memory

Capacity16 GB
Kit2x8GB
TypeDDR5
Form factorDIMM

Performance

Speed5,600 MHz
CAS latencyCL36
True latency12.9 ns
Bandwidth89.6 GB/s

Physical

Heat spreaderAluminum
Height34 mm

Power

Voltage1.20V

Value

Price per GB$2.81/GB $/GB

Bandwidth

AIDA64 Memory Copy
77.8 GB/s
AIDA64 Memory Read
81.8 GB/s
AIDA64 Memory Write
75.6 GB/s

Gaming (1080p)

Counter-Strike 2
574 fps
F1 2024
262 fps
Shadow of the Tomb Raider
183 fps

Latency

AIDA64 Memory Latency
66.8 ns

Productivity

7-Zip Compression
121,800 MIPS
Handbrake 4K Encode
95.2 seconds

Use case fit

Gaming
76/100

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