Kingston FURY Renegade DDR5-7200 32GB review: Memory for gaming PCs!

Kingston FURY Renegade DDR5-7200 32GB review: Memory for gaming PCs!
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When building a high-performance computer, memory speed is one of the most important aspects you should consider. Especially when dealing with the latest generations of processors such as AMD’s brand new Ryzen 9000 models or Intel 14th Gen Core processors. DDR5 memory is experiencing an uptick in adoption, and if you want to unlock the full potential of your processor, you must also find the right memory for it. Kingston’s FURY Renegade DDR5 series may be the answer. In this review, I’ll show you what their KF572C38RSK2-32 memory kit, operating at an impressive 7200 MT/s speed, can offer. Without further ado, let’s start:

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Kingston FURY Renegade DDR5-7200 32GB: Who is it good for?

Kingston’s DDR5-7200 memory kit is an excellent choice for:

  • Gamers and content creators who require top-tier performance
  • Anyone building a high-performance PC capable of handling any task
  • Users who have a fast Intel or AMD processor

Pros and cons

Here’s my list of positives for this DDR5 RAM memory kit:

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  • Exceptional performance with 7200 MT/s memory speed
  • Easy overclocking with Intel XMP 3.0 support
  • Lifetime warranty

As for downsides:

  • High price tag
  • No AMD EXPO profiles onboard
Product rating 4/5
Verdict

Verdict

The Kingston FURY Renegade DDR5-7200 32GB is a top-tier RAM kit offering impressive speeds and performance. It’s a premium product in Kingston’s DDR5 lineup and an excellent option for anyone looking to build a powerful computer with a high-end processor. It’s an especially good choice for gamers who require top-notch performance to run even the most demanding games smoothly. Keep in mind that all this performance comes with a relatively hefty price tag, so not everyone can afford it. One last note is that this memory kit lacks RGB lighting. While I don’t consider it a minus, some users might.

Unboxing the Kingston FURY Renegade DDR5-7200 32GB

The Kingston FURY Renegade DDR5-7200 32GB memory kit comes in a box that’s both compact and thin. Its packaging showcases key details like the memory’s extreme speed of 7200 MT/s (megatransfers per second), its capacity, and its compatibility with both Intel and AMD processors. If you’re unsure about what 7200 MT/s means, you should know that it translates into 7200 million data transfers per second, resulting in an impressive number of 7.2 billion data transfers/second. That sounds like a lot, doesn’t it?

The box of the Kingston Fury Renegade DDR5

The box of the Kingston Fury Renegade DDR5

The back of the box provides additional information, including the memory’s serial number, product number, timings, and voltage.

The back of the box

The back of the box

Inside, the two DIMM modules are securely placed in a plastic tray to prevent damage during shipping. You’ll also find a small Kingston FURY sticker beneath the RAM sticks. The installation guide is printed on the interior of the box, so you’ll need to tear the packaging to access it.

Unboxing the Kingston Fury Renegade DDR5-7200 32GB memory

Unboxing the Kingston Fury Renegade DDR5-7200 32GB memory

The unboxing experience of the Kingston FURY Renegade DDR5-7200 32GB memory modules is fast and straightforward. You’re also provided with the basic specs of this product.

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IMPORTANT: Unfortunately, product naming has become a real problem in recent years, and it can be especially confusing when it comes to RAM. Because Kingston itself references this memory kit by several names, I will also refer to it using a few different names in this review:

  • Kingston FURY Renegade 32GB (2x16GB) 7200MT/s DDR5 CL38 DIMM Desktop Memory (Kit of 2)
  • Kingston FURY Renegade DDR5-7200 32GB
  • Kingston FURY KF572C38RSK2-32

In shops, you’ll see the first two used names used more frequently for marketing, while the third is the manufacturer’s part name and varies depending on the kit’s capacity and configuration.

Design and hardware specifications

The Kingston FURY Renegade DDR5-7200 32GB memory kit is made of two 16GB modules that run at a high 7200 MT/s speed. This is one of the fastest memory kits Kingston offers. The series also includes other options with speeds of 8000 MT/s, 7600 MT/s, 6800 MT/s, 6400 MT/s, and 6000 MT/s.

This memory kit can run at a speed of 7200MT/s

This memory kit can run at a speed of 7200MT/s

The kit I’m testing lacks RGB lighting, which can be either a positive or a negative depending on your preference. However, these high-performance modules still look stylish even without the RGB. The heat spreaders come in black or white, depending on the color version you choose when buying the kit. The one I tested was the black version, and it has silver accents. Standing at 39.2 millimeters (1.54 inches) tall, these modules should fit in most cases without clearance issues.

The memory kit has no RGB

The memory kit has no RGB

The DDR5-7200 RAM requires a minimum voltage of 1.1V at default (JEDEC) settings, translating to 4800 MT/s speed and CL40-39-39 timings. To reach 7200 MT/s, the modules need 1.45V and their timings to become CL38-44-44.

Technical information shown by CPU-Z

Technical information shown by CPU-Z

The modules support Intel XMP 3.0, allowing you to easily adjust their frequency and timings. The DIMMs offer three XMP profiles: DDR5-7200, DDR5-6800, and DDR5-6400. It’s also worth noting that the memory kit lacks support for AMD EXPO, but most motherboards should still be able to load and apply their XMP profiles. Check your motherboard’s documentation for guidance or read our guide on enabling XMP to boost your RAM speed.

Kingston Fury Renegade DDR5-7200 overclocking profiles

Kingston Fury Renegade DDR5-7200 overclocking profiles

If you’d like to read more about the features and technical specs of this memory, you can visit the official Kingston webpage: Kingston FURY Renegade DDR5 Memory.

It’s evident from the hardware specs that the Kingston FURY Renegade DDR5 Memory 32GB (2x16GB) 7200MT/s offers high-speed performance. Unfortunately, although this memory supports Intel XMP 3.0 for easy overclocking, it doesn’t include AMD EXPO profiles.

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Using Kingston’s FURY Renegade DDR5-7200 32GB memory

I tested the Kingston FURY Renegade DDR5-7200 32GB memory modules on a desktop computer with the following configuration:

Details about the computer used to test the RAM

Details about the computer used to test the RAM

With this powerful setup, the memory kit delivered an excellent experience. Besides gaming, my main activities are web browsing, writing, and testing Windows features inside virtual machines. Even with multiple tabs open, music playing, documents in progress, and Windows 11 running inside VirtualBox, I still had plenty of memory left.

Memory usage during my daily activities

Memory usage during my daily activities

The Kingston FURY Renegade DDR5-7200 32GB memory modules excel in gaming too. The memory was stable, fast, and its capacity was more than enough. I’ve played Horizon Forbidden West for hours on the computer I used for testing this memory kit, and I enjoyed only top-notch performance and reliability, without any crashes or blue screens.

Memory usage when playing Horizon Forbidden West

Memory usage when playing Horizon Forbidden West

The Kingston FURY Renegade DDR5-7200 32GB memory kit delivers exceptional performance and enough capacity for most gamers and users. I can think of only a few exceptions, like those people using specialized software (in domains such as video editing or image rendering), who may need even more RAM.

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Performance in benchmarks

To put some numbers on the performance of the Kingston FURY Renegade DDR5 memory modules, I ran several benchmarks and compared the results to my main memory kit, a Kingston FURY Renegade RGB DDR5 32GB running at 8000 MT/s. Here’s how they went:

Using AIDA64’s Cache & Memory Benchmark, the Kingston FURY Renegade DDR5-7200 achieved excellent results, with a memory read speed of nearly 62 GB/s, a write speed of over 86 GB/s, and a data copy speed of around 60 GB/s. These results closely match those of the DDR5-8000 kit, which is impressive!

Benchmark results in AIDA64 Cache & Memory

Benchmark results in AIDA64 Cache & Memory

In PassMark’s PerformanceTest, the Memory Mark tests scored the DDR5-7200 kit with 3695 points. That translates into a tiny 1.78% performance difference compared to the DDR5-8000 kit. In other words, in real life, there’s no clear difference in performance between the DDR5 memory running at 7200 MT/s and the one running at 8000 MT/s.

Benchmark results in PassMark PerformanceTest

Benchmark results in PassMark PerformanceTest

Finally, in PCMark 10, which evaluates overall computer performance (web browsing, photo editing, office work, chat, etc.), my test system achieved an impressive 10572 points with the DDR5-7200 memory. This translates into a performance level similar to equipping the same computer with DDR5-8000 RAM. Both memory kits will give you excellent performance both in regular daily work, as well as in gaming and any other resource-intensive tasks.

Benchmark results in PCMark10

Benchmark results in PCMark10

The Kingston FURY Renegade DDR5-7200 32GB memory is incredibly fast, rivaling DDR5-8000 in benchmarks, and can handle any demanding task, from gaming to software that uses hardware resources intensively.

What’s your opinion about the Kingston FURY Renegade DDR5-7200 RGB?

Now that we’ve reached the end of this review, you know that the Kingston FURY Renegade DDR5-7200 32GB RAM is exceptionally fast. Whether you’re a gamer or a professional who requires high performance, this DDR5 memory kit can offer that to you. So, are you considering getting this memory kit? Do you plan to upgrade your current computer or are you building one that’s brand new? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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