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ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ vs Crucial SODIMM CT8G4SFRA32A: Comparison

ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ and Crucial SODIMM CT8G4SFRA32A separate most on capacity per module: ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ at 16 GB, Crucial SODIMM CT8G4SFRA32A at 8 GB, 50% in favor of ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ. They match on 6 other specifications, including ddr generation, cas latency and module count.

Pick the ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ if that matters to you: 2x the capacity per module (16 GB vs 8 GB), which is what keeps browser tabs, games and editing apps from spilling to the SSD. Both kits must match your motherboard's memory generation.

Which is better, ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ or Crucial SODIMM CT8G4SFRA32A?

On paper, ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ has the edge on capacity per module, at 16 GB vs Crucial SODIMM CT8G4SFRA32A at 8 GB.

What is the main difference between ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ and Crucial SODIMM CT8G4SFRA32A?

The ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ is the stronger choice on paper: it has 2x the capacity per module (16 GB vs 8 GB), which is what keeps browser tabs, games and editing apps from spilling to the SSD.

ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ (16GB DDR4-3200 Non-ECC UDIMM/CL22/1.2V/288-Pin)
ADATA
ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
Crucial SODIMM CT8G4SFRA32A (8GB Single Module/DDR4 SODIMM/3200MHz/CL22/1.2V/Laptop Memory)
Crucial
Crucial SODIMM CT8G4SFRA32A

Specs and benchmarks

  • DDR Generation

    ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
    DDR4
    Crucial SODIMM CT8G4SFRA32A
    DDR4

  • Brand

    ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
    ADATA
    Crucial SODIMM CT8G4SFRA32A
    Crucial

  • Part Number

    ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
    AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
    Crucial SODIMM CT8G4SFRA32A
    CT8G4SFRA32A

  • Series

    ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
    ADATA Industrial
    Crucial SODIMM CT8G4SFRA32A
    Crucial SODIMM

  • CAS Latency

    ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
    22
    Crucial SODIMM CT8G4SFRA32A
    22

  • RAM Segment

    ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
    Industrial/Embedded
    Crucial SODIMM CT8G4SFRA32A
    Laptop SODIMM

  • Module Count

    ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
    1
    Crucial SODIMM CT8G4SFRA32A
    1

  • Form Factor

    ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
    DIMM
    Crucial SODIMM CT8G4SFRA32A
    260-Pin SODIMM (Laptop)

  • Capacity Per Module

    ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
    16 GBBest
    Crucial SODIMM CT8G4SFRA32A
    8 GB-50%

  • True Latency

    ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
    13.8 ns
    Crucial SODIMM CT8G4SFRA32A
    13.8 ns

  • Warranty

    ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
    Limited Lifetime
    Crucial SODIMM CT8G4SFRA32A
    Limited Lifetime

  • Peak Bandwidth

    ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
    25.6 GB/sBest
    Crucial SODIMM CT8G4SFRA32A
    25.6 GB/sBest

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ if you want the lower CAS latency (22 vs 22), the higher capacity per module (16 GB vs 8 GB) and the lower true latency (13.8 ns vs 13.8 ns).

    Choose Crucial SODIMM CT8G4SFRA32A if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Verdict

    Crucial SODIMM CT8G4SFRA32A

    7.6 / 10 Expert Rating

    A safe, broadly compatible basic laptop memory upgrade for anyone not chasing gaming performance.

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