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Manufacturer: Kingston Last updated: 2026-09-14
Kingston KF556C36-8 (8GB/DDR5 5600MHz/CL36) Review
Kingston KF556C36-8 is an 8GB DDR5-5600 CL36 FURY Beast Black desktop memory module with AMD EXPO support.
A small single 8GB stick with the tighter CL36 timing bin at DDR5-5600, useful as a light capacity top-up where every bit of latency helps.
Performance
CL36 at DDR5-5600 is the tighter of Kingston's two common FURY Beast bins at this speed (the other being CL40), with AMD EXPO one-click profiles for Ryzen platforms.
Compatibility
Standard non-ECC desktop UDIMM, black heatspreader, no RGB. AMD EXPO applies automatically on Ryzen 7000/9000 boards.
Comparison to Alternatives
Against the Kingston FURY Beast KF556C40-8 (same DDR5-5600, looser CL40) also in this catalog, this CL36 module has the tighter timing at a similar price. Against the OEM Kingston 9905792-486.A00G (also 8GB DDR5-5600, undocumented CL) in this catalog, this boxed FURY Beast part gives a confirmed, tighter CL36 spec.
Specifications
Identity
| Brand | Kingston |
|---|---|
| Part Number | KF556C36-8 |
| Series | FURY Beast |
Memory
| DDR Generation | DDR5 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 8 GB |
| Speed | 5600 MT/s |
| CAS Latency | 36 |
| Module Count | 1 |
Physical
| Form Factor | Desktop DIMM |
|---|---|
| RGB Lighting | No |
Module and platform
| RAM Segment | Desktop DDR5 |
|---|
Capacity
| Capacity Per Module | 8 GB |
|---|
Silicon
| Memory IC | Undisclosed |
|---|
Physical and lighting
| Colour | Black |
|---|
| Equivalent Retail SKU | KF556C36BBE-8 |
|---|---|
| OC Profile | AMD EXPO |
| Platform Sweet Spot | AM5 |
| Spec Score | 2.4 |
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Best for
- Small single-channel capacity top-ups wanting tighter latency
- Budget DDR5-5600 builds
- Mini-PC and SFF systems
Not for
- Builds needing more than 8GB per module
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Kingston KF556C36-8 (8GB/DDR5 5600MHz/CL36)?
The Kingston KF556C36-8 (8GB/DDR5 5600MHz/CL36) is a memory kit from Kingston. Key specs: Equivalent Retail SKU KF556C36BBE-8, DDR Generation DDR5, Capacity 8GB, Speed 5600MT/s, CAS Latency 36.
Will the Kingston KF556C36-8 (8GB/DDR5 5600MHz/CL36) work with my current setup?
The Kingston KF556C36-8 (8GB/DDR5 5600MHz/CL36) lists DDR Generation is DDR5. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits. Our upgrade checker at /upgrade can confirm compatibility for common combinations.
Who is the Kingston KF556C36-8 (8GB/DDR5 5600MHz/CL36) best suited to?
It suits small single-channel capacity top-ups wanting tighter latency, budget ddr5-5600 builds, mini-pc and sff systems.
What are the drawbacks of the Kingston KF556C36-8 (8GB/DDR5 5600MHz/CL36)?
It is a poor fit for builds needing more than 8gb per module.