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ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ vs Crucial CT32G52C42S5.C16B2 32GB: Comparison

ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ and Crucial CT32G52C42S5.C16B2 32GB separate most on capacity per module: ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ at 16 GB, Crucial CT32G52C42S5.C16B2 32GB at 32 GB, 50% in favor of Crucial CT32G52C42S5.C16B2 32GB. Peak Bandwidth splits them by another 38%, again favoring Crucial CT32G52C42S5.C16B2 32GB. They match on module count and warranty.

Pick the ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ if that matters to you: 15% lower true latency (13.8 ns vs 16.2 ns), so it responds faster, which shows up in games on Ryzen. Pick the Crucial CT32G52C42S5.C16B2 32GB if that matters to you: 2x the capacity per module (32 GB vs 16 GB), which is what keeps browser tabs, games and editing apps from spilling to the SSD. These kits use different memory generations and do not fit the same motherboard.

Which is better, ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ or Crucial CT32G52C42S5.C16B2 32GB?

On paper, Crucial CT32G52C42S5.C16B2 32GB has the edge on capacity per module, at 32 GB vs ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ at 16 GB.

What is the main difference between ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ and Crucial CT32G52C42S5.C16B2 32GB?

The ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ and Crucial CT32G52C42S5.C16B2 32GB are built for different jobs. The ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ has 15% lower true latency (13.8 ns vs 16.2 ns), so it responds faster, which shows up in games on Ryzen. The Crucial CT32G52C42S5.C16B2 32GB has 2x the capacity per module (32 GB vs 16 GB), which is what keeps browser tabs, games and editing apps from spilling to the SSD.

Specs and benchmarks

  • DDR Generation

    ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
    DDR4
    Crucial CT32G52C42S5.C16B2 32GB
    DDR5
  • Brand

    ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
    ADATA
    Crucial CT32G52C42S5.C16B2 32GB
    Crucial
  • Part Number

    ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
    AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
    Crucial CT32G52C42S5.C16B2 32GB
    CT32G52C42S5.C16B2
  • Series

    ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
    ADATA Industrial
    Crucial CT32G52C42S5.C16B2 32GB
    Crucial RAM
  • CAS Latency

    ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
    22Best
    Crucial CT32G52C42S5.C16B2 32GB
    42-91%
  • RAM Segment

    ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
    Industrial/Embedded
    Crucial CT32G52C42S5.C16B2 32GB
    Laptop SODIMM
  • Module Count

    ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
    1
    Crucial CT32G52C42S5.C16B2 32GB
    1
  • Form Factor

    ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
    DIMM
    Crucial CT32G52C42S5.C16B2 32GB
    SODIMM
  • Capacity Per Module

    ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
    16 GB-50%
    Crucial CT32G52C42S5.C16B2 32GB
    32 GBBest
  • True Latency

    ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
    13.8 nsBest
    Crucial CT32G52C42S5.C16B2 32GB
    16.2 ns-17%
  • Warranty

    ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
    Limited Lifetime
    Crucial CT32G52C42S5.C16B2 32GB
    Limited Lifetime
  • Peak Bandwidth

    ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
    25.6 GB/s-38%
    Crucial CT32G52C42S5.C16B2 32GB
    41.6 GB/sBest

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ if you want the lower CAS latency (22 vs 42) and the lower true latency (13.8 ns vs 16.2 ns).

    Choose Crucial CT32G52C42S5.C16B2 32GB if you want the higher capacity per module (32 GB vs 16 GB) and the higher peak bandwidth (41.6 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s).

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