Kingston FURY Beast 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000MT/s RAM – CL36, XMP 3.0 & EXPO

Kingston FURY Beast 32GB DDR5-6000 CL36 Desktop RAM – 2 x 16GB XMP 3.0 & AMD EXPO Kit

The Kingston FURY Beast 32GB DDR5-6000 memory kit is a high-performance desktop RAM upgrade designed for compatible DDR5 gaming PCs, enthusiast systems and productivity workstations. The exact KF560C36BBE2K2-32 kit contains two matched 16GB modules for a total capacity of 32GB, with an overclocked profile of 6000MT/s at CL36-44-44 and 1.35V.

Designed for modern Intel and AMD DDR5 platforms, this Kingston FURY Beast kit supports both Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO v1.1, allowing compatible motherboards to load pre-tested memory speed, timing and voltage profiles through the BIOS rather than requiring every value to be entered manually.

The modules use a standard 288-pin DDR5 UDIMM desktop format with 1Rx8 organisation, non-ECC unbuffered operation, on-die ECC, integrated DDR5 power management and compact black heat spreaders measuring only approximately 34.9mm high.

Model: Kingston FURY Beast   |   MPN: KF560C36BBE2K2-32   |   Capacity: 32GB (2 x 16GB)   |   Speed: DDR5-6000   |   Latency: CL36

Key Features of the Kingston FURY Beast 32GB DDR5-6000 Kit

• 32GB total capacity supplied as 2 x 16GB modules
• DDR5-6000 / 6000MT/s rated performance
• PC5-48000 memory classification
• CL36-44-44 primary profile timings
• 1.35V at the DDR5-6000 performance profile
• Intel XMP 3.0 support
• AMD EXPO v1.1 support
• Secondary DDR5-5600 profile at CL40-40-40 and 1.25V
• Default JEDEC DDR5-4800 CL40-39-39 at 1.1V
• 288-pin desktop UDIMM form factor
• 1Rx8 organisation per module
• Eight 2G x 8-bit FBGA components per 16GB module
• Non-ECC, unbuffered desktop memory
• DDR5 on-die ECC support
• On-module power management through DDR5 PMIC architecture
• Two independent 32-bit DDR5 subchannels per DIMM
• Compact 34.9mm low-profile heat spreader
• Black heat spreader and black PCB
• No RGB lighting
• Gold contact fingers
• Operating temperature from 0°C to 85°C
• Kingston limited lifetime manufacturer warranty

32GB Capacity with Two Matched 16GB Modules

This product contains two 16GB DDR5 memory modules, giving a total installed capacity of 32GB.

A 32GB configuration is well suited to modern gaming PCs and multitasking systems where applications such as web browsers, game launchers, streaming software, communication tools and background utilities may all be running at the same time.

It also provides useful capacity for creative and professional applications such as photo editing, video editing, software development, virtual machines and 3D workloads.

Is 32GB of DDR5 RAM Enough for Gaming?

32GB is a strong capacity for modern gaming PCs and provides additional headroom beyond entry-level 16GB configurations.

Actual memory requirements depend on the game, operating system, background software, mods, streaming applications and other tasks running simultaneously.

Is This One 32GB Module or Two 16GB Modules?

This exact KF560C36BBE2K2-32 product is a matched kit containing 2 x 16GB modules.

It should not be confused with Kingston part numbers representing a single 32GB DIMM.

DDR5-6000 Performance

The Kingston FURY Beast kit is tested by Kingston to operate at DDR5-6000 / 6000MT/s using its primary XMP or EXPO performance profile.

DDR5-6000 means the memory is capable of transferring data at up to approximately 6,000 million transfers per second under the supported profile and compatible system configuration.

Is DDR5-6000 the Same as 6000MHz?

The industry frequently markets DDR5-6000 as “6000MHz RAM”, but 6000MT/s is the more technically accurate description of the effective data-transfer rate.

Because DDR stands for Double Data Rate, data transfers occur more than once per underlying memory clock cycle.

PC5-48000 Memory Bandwidth Classification

DDR5-6000 is commonly classified as PC5-48000, corresponding to a theoretical peak transfer bandwidth of approximately 48GB/s per 64-bit DIMM data path before considering platform architecture and real-world overhead.

Actual application performance depends on the processor, memory controller, motherboard, channel configuration, timings and workload.

CL36-44-44 Low-Latency Performance Profile

The exact current KF560C36BBE2K2-32 kit is specified for:

DDR5-6000 CL36-44-44 at 1.35V

The first number, CL36, represents CAS latency in memory clock cycles. The following numbers represent additional primary memory timing values.

Is This Kit CL36-38-38 or CL36-44-44?

The current KF560C36BBE2K2-32 kit is CL36-44-44.

An earlier Kingston FURY Beast model, KF560C36BBEK2-32, used a different DDR5-6000 profile of CL36-38-38. Kingston has since replaced that older model with the current BBE2 version.

Because the two part numbers are very similar, specifications should always be matched to the exact product code rather than copied from an older Kingston listing.

Intel XMP 3.0 Support

The Kingston FURY Beast kit supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile 3.0.

XMP stores tested performance profiles directly on the memory module so that a compatible Intel motherboard can automatically configure appropriate memory speed, timings and voltage through BIOS settings.

Kingston specifies the following XMP profiles for this exact kit:

• XMP Profile 1: DDR5-6000 CL36-44-44 at 1.35V
• XMP Profile 2: DDR5-5600 CL40-40-40 at 1.25V

Will the RAM Automatically Run at 6000MT/s?

Not necessarily. Without an XMP or EXPO performance profile enabled, the modules may initially operate using their standard JEDEC settings.

Kingston programs this kit with a default DDR5-4800 CL40-39-39 profile at 1.1V.

To reach DDR5-6000, a compatible motherboard and processor must support the required memory configuration and the appropriate XMP or EXPO profile normally needs to be enabled in the system BIOS.

AMD EXPO v1.1 Support

The kit also supports AMD EXPO v1.1, AMD's Extended Profiles for Overclocking specification.

This makes the same memory kit suitable for compatible AMD DDR5 platforms as well as suitable Intel XMP systems.

Kingston specifies:

• EXPO Profile 0: DDR5-6000 CL36-44-44 at 1.35V
• EXPO Profile 1: DDR5-5600 CL40-40-40 at 1.25V

What Is AMD EXPO?

AMD EXPO stores tested memory-overclocking information such as speed, latency and voltage on the DIMM.

On a compatible motherboard, the profile can normally be selected through BIOS settings, simplifying configuration compared with manually entering every memory timing.

Compatible with Intel and AMD DDR5 Systems

The Kingston FURY Beast kit can be used with compatible Intel and AMD desktop platforms that support:

• DDR5 memory
• 288-pin unbuffered UDIMMs
• 16GB modules
• The required memory speed and configuration

For best results, check your motherboard manufacturer's memory compatibility list and your processor's supported memory specification before purchase.

Will This RAM Work with an AMD Ryzen PC?

Yes, on a compatible DDR5 AMD platform. The kit includes AMD EXPO profiles specifically for supported AMD systems.

It is not suitable for older AMD motherboards that use DDR4 memory.

Will This RAM Work with an Intel PC?

Yes, on compatible Intel DDR5 platforms. The modules support Intel XMP 3.0 profiles for suitable motherboards.

Some Intel processor generations are available with either DDR4 or DDR5 motherboards, so check the exact motherboard rather than relying only on the CPU model.

288-Pin Desktop UDIMM Memory

The modules use a 288-pin DDR5 UDIMM desktop-memory format.

This is full-size desktop RAM and is designed for compatible desktop motherboards with DDR5 DIMM slots.

Can This RAM Be Used in a Laptop?

No. This is full-size desktop UDIMM memory.

Most DDR5 laptops require shorter DDR5 SO-DIMM modules, which have a different physical form factor.

The FURY Beast desktop kit should not be confused with Kingston FURY Impact laptop memory.

DDR5 Is Not Compatible with DDR4 Slots

DDR5 and DDR4 memory use different electrical standards and different physical key positions.

This kit cannot be installed into a DDR4-only motherboard, even though both DDR4 and DDR5 desktop modules are described as DIMMs.

Can I Mix DDR4 and DDR5 RAM?

No. Consumer desktop motherboards do not use DDR4 and DDR5 modules interchangeably in the same memory slots.

Use the memory generation specified by your exact motherboard.

1Rx8 Memory Organisation

Kingston specifies each 16GB module in this kit as 1Rx8.

This means each DIMM uses a single memory rank with x8-organised DRAM devices.

Kingston states that each module is built from eight 2G x 8-bit FBGA components.

Is This Kit Single Rank or Dual Rank?

Each 16GB module is specified as 1Rx8, meaning single-rank x8 organisation.

The complete package contains two separate 1Rx8 memory modules.

Dual-Module Kit for Compatible Multi-Channel Platforms

The two DIMMs are supplied together as a tested Kingston kit. On a typical compatible dual-channel desktop platform, installing the modules in the motherboard manufacturer's recommended paired slots can allow the memory controller to operate across multiple memory channels.

Which Motherboard Slots Should I Use?

The correct slots depend on the motherboard.

Many four-slot desktop boards recommend the second and fourth DIMM slots from the CPU for a two-module configuration, often labelled A2 and B2, but you should always follow the installation diagram in the motherboard manual.

On-Die ECC for DDR5 Stability

The Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 modules support on-die error correction code (ODECC).

On-die ECC is built into DDR5 DRAM technology and helps correct certain errors internally within individual memory chips.

Is This ECC Server Memory?

No. Kingston specifies this kit as non-ECC unbuffered system memory.

DDR5 on-die ECC should not be confused with traditional system-level ECC memory used by supported servers and workstations. On-die ECC operates internally within DDR5 memory chips and does not provide the same end-to-end error-correction functionality as an ECC UDIMM or RDIMM platform.

DDR5 Dual 32-Bit Subchannels

DDR5 changes how data is organised compared with conventional DDR4 DIMMs.

Each DDR5 DIMM is divided into two independent 32-bit data subchannels, helping improve memory-access efficiency and allowing the memory controller to handle smaller data requests more effectively.

This architecture is one of the features Kingston highlights as contributing to DDR5's increased efficiency in modern workloads.

On-Module Power Management

DDR5 moves important power-management functions onto the memory module itself through a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

This provides more localised management of the voltages required by the DRAM compared with earlier desktop-memory generations.

Kingston's XMP 3.0 implementation can also store advanced memory-profile information for compatible systems.

Low-Profile 34.9mm Heat Spreader

The Kingston FURY Beast uses a compact black heat spreader measuring approximately 34.9mm high.

Each module measures approximately:

• Length: 133.35mm
• Height: 34.9mm
• Thickness: 6.62mm

The relatively low height can make the memory easier to use alongside large CPU air coolers than taller RGB memory modules.

Is This the RGB Version?

No. KF560C36BBE2K2-32 is the standard black Kingston FURY Beast model without RGB lighting.

Kingston sells separate FURY Beast RGB variants with different part numbers and taller heat spreaders.

Suitable for Gaming PCs

The combination of 32GB capacity, DDR5-6000 speed and CL36 latency makes this kit suitable for modern gaming builds using compatible DDR5 processors and motherboards.

Memory performance can affect game behaviour differently depending on the title, processor, graphics card, resolution and system configuration.

Will DDR5-6000 Increase Gaming FPS?

Faster memory can improve performance in workloads that are sensitive to memory bandwidth and latency, but the size of the improvement varies substantially between games and systems.

Graphics-card performance, CPU architecture and game engine often have a greater influence on overall frame rate.

Suitable for Streaming and Content Creation

A 32GB memory capacity can provide useful headroom for demanding applications beyond gaming, including:

• 4K and high-resolution video editing
• Live streaming
• Photo editing
• 3D modelling
• Animation
• Software development
• Large spreadsheets and productivity workloads
• Virtual machines
• Heavy multitasking

The benefit of faster memory depends on how heavily the software relies on memory bandwidth, capacity and latency.

Default JEDEC DDR5-4800 Profile

If the performance profile is not enabled or supported, Kingston programs the modules with a standard DDR5-4800 CL40-39-39 profile at 1.1V.

This behaviour is normal and is not evidence that the memory is incorrectly specified.

Why Does My 6000MT/s RAM Show 4800MT/s?

If the system initially reports 4800MT/s, check whether XMP or EXPO is enabled in the motherboard BIOS.

The processor and motherboard must also support the selected profile. If the platform cannot operate reliably at DDR5-6000, the memory may use a lower supported speed.

Secondary DDR5-5600 Profile

In addition to the main DDR5-6000 profile, Kingston provides a secondary:

DDR5-5600 CL40-40-40 at 1.25V

This can provide another pre-defined operating option on compatible XMP or EXPO platforms.

Memory Overclocking and Compatibility

DDR5-6000 operation through XMP or EXPO is an overclocked memory profile relative to the module's standard JEDEC configuration.

Achieving the advertised profile depends on the entire memory subsystem, including:

• Processor memory controller
• Motherboard design
• BIOS version
• DIMM slot population
• CPU sample quality
• Memory training
• BIOS configuration

Kingston notes that not every motherboard or system configuration will operate at every published FURY speed or timing.

Is DDR5-6000 Guaranteed on Every DDR5 Motherboard?

No. The kit itself is tested by Kingston at its published specification, but the host system must also be capable of operating the memory at that profile.

Always check motherboard and processor compatibility before purchase, especially when using high-speed memory profiles.

Operating Temperature

Kingston specifies an operating temperature range of 0°C to 85°C and a storage temperature range of -55°C to 100°C for this memory module design.

Normal PC airflow around the memory area can help the heat spreaders dissipate heat during operation.

Kingston Limited Lifetime Warranty

Kingston FURY memory modules are covered by Kingston's limited lifetime manufacturer warranty, subject to Kingston's warranty terms and regional conditions.

The two modules in this product are sold as a matched kit and should be kept together. Kingston states that warranty coverage and returns for kits may be affected if the modules are separated and used or sold individually.

Who Is the Kingston FURY Beast 32GB DDR5-6000 Kit Best For?

• Modern DDR5 gaming PCs
• Compatible AMD systems using EXPO
• Compatible Intel systems using XMP 3.0
• Users upgrading from 16GB to 32GB system memory
• High-performance gaming and streaming PCs
• Creative workstations
• Video and photo editing systems
• 3D modelling and rendering PCs
• Developers running memory-intensive applications
• Users wanting low-profile DDR5 memory without RGB lighting

Important Things to Know Before Buying

• This is desktop DDR5 memory, not laptop SO-DIMM memory.
• The exact kit is KF560C36BBE2K2-32.
• The package contains 2 x 16GB modules.
• Total capacity is 32GB.
• The primary performance profile is DDR5-6000 CL36-44-44 at 1.35V.
• The older KF560C36BBEK2-32 used different CL36-38-38 timings.
• Default JEDEC operation is DDR5-4800 CL40-39-39 at 1.1V.
• XMP or EXPO normally needs to be enabled to achieve the 6000MT/s profile.
• Actual maximum speed depends on motherboard and CPU memory-controller support.
• Each module is 1Rx8.
• The modules are non-ECC unbuffered UDIMMs.
• On-die ECC does not make this conventional ECC server memory.
• The kit cannot be used in DDR4-only motherboards.
• The modules use a compact 34.9mm-high heat spreader.
• This exact model does not include RGB lighting.
• Use the motherboard manufacturer's recommended DIMM slots for a two-module installation.

Kingston FURY Beast KF560C36BBE2K2-32 Technical Highlights

• Brand: Kingston
• Series: Kingston FURY Beast
• Manufacturer Part Number: KF560C36BBE2K2-32
• UPC / Barcode: 740617345841 / 0740617345841
• Total Capacity: 32GB
• Kit Configuration: 2 x 16GB
• Memory Generation: DDR5
• Memory Type: DDR5 SDRAM
• Form Factor: 288-pin UDIMM
• Rated Speed: 6000MT/s
• Memory Classification: PC5-48000
• Primary CAS Latency: CL36
• DDR5-6000 Timings: 36-44-44
• DDR5-6000 Voltage: 1.35V
• Secondary Profile: DDR5-5600 CL40-40-40 at 1.25V
• JEDEC Default: DDR5-4800 CL40-39-39 at 1.1V
• Intel XMP: XMP 3.0
• AMD EXPO: EXPO v1.1
• Rank / Organisation: 1Rx8 per module
• DRAM Configuration: Eight 2G x 8-bit FBGA components per module
• Error Correction: Non-ECC system memory with DDR5 on-die ECC
• Buffering: Unbuffered
• Contact Fingers: Gold
• Heat Spreader: Low-profile black heat spreader
• RGB: No
• Module Length: 133.35mm
• Module Height: 34.9mm
• Module Thickness: 6.62mm
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 85°C
• Storage Temperature: -55°C to 100°C
• Manufacturer Warranty: Limited lifetime

What's Included?

• 2 x Kingston FURY Beast 16GB DDR5-6000 desktop memory modules
• Total matched-kit capacity: 32GB

Why Choose Kingston FURY Beast 32GB DDR5-6000?

The Kingston FURY Beast KF560C36BBE2K2-32 provides a balanced combination of 32GB capacity, DDR5-6000 performance and broad Intel XMP / AMD EXPO profile support for modern desktop systems.

Its two matched 16GB modules are tested by Kingston for DDR5-6000 CL36-44-44 at 1.35V, while the secondary DDR5-5600 profile and standard JEDEC DDR5-4800 fallback provide additional flexibility for compatible platforms.

DDR5 features such as dual 32-bit subchannels, on-die ECC and on-module power management help improve efficiency and stability compared with earlier memory generations, while the compact 34.9mm heat spreaders provide a low-profile design that can be easier to accommodate beneath large CPU coolers.

The kit supports both Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO v1.1, making it suitable for a wide variety of compatible Intel and AMD DDR5 gaming PCs and workstations.

For users building or upgrading a modern desktop and looking for a 32GB DDR5-6000 CL36 kit with two matched 16GB modules, low-profile cooling and a Kingston limited lifetime warranty, the Kingston FURY Beast KF560C36BBE2K2-32 is a strong high-performance DDR5 option.