Kingston FURY Beast Black 16GB 5200MT/s DDR5 CL40

Kingston FURY Beast Black 16GB 5200MT/s DDR5 CL40 Review & Specifications

The Kingston FURY Beast Black 16GB 5200MT/s DDR5 CL40 from Kingston is a RAM module, identified by part number KF552C40BBK2-16. This module offers a total capacity of 16 GB and utilizes DDR5 memory type. It comes in a (2x8GB) kit configuration and features a DIMM form factor. It does not support ECC (Error-Correcting Code), making it more suited for general consumer and gaming use.

Performance

Running at 5200 MT/s with timings of 40-40-40, this memory module offers basic performance for lightweight tasks and older systems. With a benchmark performance of 74.2%, it is best suited for low-end or legacy setups where cost-efficiency is the primary concern.

Cost-Effectiveness

In terms of cost-efficiency, this module delivers moderate value with a price of $3.6 per gigabyte. The overall combined performance-to-price ratio, which evaluates both speed and cost per GB, is 56.2%. This makes it a relatively poor value in this category. Given that its performance is not top-tier, users might find better-performing alternatives at a similar or even lower price point, making this module less appealing in terms of overall value.