Kingston Fury Beast 8GB (DDR5-6000, CL30) Desktop RAM

Description

DDR5-6000: The Enthusiast DDR5 Sweet Spot

DDR5-6000 occupies an increasingly attractive position in the DDR5 performance landscape — as Kingston’s own product page notes, increasingly attractive pricing makes DDR5-6000 a safe bet for this generation and the next. At 6000MT/s the module delivers bandwidth of approximately 48GB/s per channel — a significant step up from DDR5-4800’s 38.4GB/s — and on AMD Ryzen 7000 (AM5) platforms it enables a favourable FCLK ratio configuration. On Intel 12th, 13th, and 14th generation platforms the higher frequency translates directly to improved gaming frame rates and application performance in memory-bandwidth-sensitive workloads.

CL30: Exceptional Primary Latency for DDR5-6000

The KF560C30BB-8’s CL30 primary timing is a headline specification — CL30 at 6000MT/s represents one of the tightest primary latency profiles available in consumer DDR5. Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 memory brings cutting-edge technology for next-gen gaming platforms, with on-die ECC (ODECC) for improved stability at extreme speeds, dual 32-bit subchannels for increased efficiency, and an on-module PMIC to provide power where it’s needed most. The combination of high frequency and tight primary timing delivers lower absolute memory access latency in nanoseconds compared to the DDR5-4800 CL40 JEDEC modules in this range.

1Rx16 IC Configuration

The KF560C30BB-8 is built on four 1G×16-bit FBGA components in a 1Rx16 single-rank configuration — a notably lean build that achieves DDR5-6000 CL30 performance with a minimal chip count. This is atypical for high-frequency DDR5 and reflects Kingston’s IC qualification process for XMP 3.0 at this speed grade.

XMP 3.0 Performance Profile

The module supports Intel XMP 3.0, tested at DDR5-6000 CL30-36-36 at 1.4V. The SPDs are programmed to JEDEC standard DDR5-4800 at 40-39-39 at 1.1V. XMP 3.0 must be enabled in BIOS to unlock the rated DDR5-6000 CL30 profile. At 1.4V, the operating voltage is higher than JEDEC DDR5-4800 — this is normal and expected for high-frequency DDR5 XMP operation and within safe DDR5 voltage parameters.

⚠️ XMP 3.0 must be enabled for rated speed: Without XMP 3.0 activated in BIOS, this module defaults to JEDEC DDR5-4800 at CL40-39-39 at 1.1V. Enable XMP 3.0 to unlock DDR5-6000 at CL30-36-36. Updating your BIOS before installation is strongly recommended for best XMP 3.0 compatibility.

⚠️ 1.4V is normal at DDR5-6000: The elevated operating voltage under XMP is within safe DDR5 parameters and is not a defect.

DDR5 Platform Requirements

DDR5 is not compatible with DDR4 motherboards or slots. A DDR5-capable motherboard and CPU is required — Intel 12th generation or later on a DDR5-compatible board, or AMD Ryzen 7000 series (AM5) or later. XMP 3.0 is supported natively on Intel 12th gen and later; AMD platforms should use EXPO where supported, or manually apply the XMP profile.

⚠️ DDR5 is not compatible with DDR4 slots: Verify that both your motherboard and CPU support DDR5 before purchasing.

⚠️ Single stick = single channel: For dual-channel bandwidth, install a second module in your motherboard’s recommended paired DIMM slots. Refer to your board’s manual for the correct slot configuration.

Key Highlights

• Capacity: 8GB (1×8GB)
• Type: DDR5 | 288-pin U-DIMM (Desktop)
• Speed: 6000MT/s (PC5-48000) via XMP 3.0
• Timings: CL30-36-36 @ 1.4V (XMP 3.0); CL40-39-39 @ 1.1V (JEDEC DDR5-4800)
• Rank / IC: 1Rx16 single rank, 4× 1G×16-bit FBGA components
• Voltage: 1.4V (XMP 3.0) / 1.1V (JEDEC)
• Overclocking: Intel XMP 3.0 supported
• On-Die ECC: Yes
• PMIC: Yes
• Dual Subchannel: Yes
• RGB: None
• Heat Spreader: Black aluminium — FURY Beast
• Contact fingers: Gold
• Operating Temp: 0°C to +85°C
• Colour: Black
• Platform: Intel 12th gen+ (DDR5 boards) & AMD Ryzen 7000 (AM5)+
• Superseded by: KF560C30BBE-8
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime

 

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