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ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ vs GeIL Polaris RGB SYNC GOSR532GB5600C38ADC: Comparison
ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ vs GeIL Polaris RGB SYNC GOSR532GB5600C38ADC: the cas latency difference
On cas latency the spread is 73%, ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ 22 against GeIL Polaris RGB SYNC GOSR532GB5600C38ADC 38, so ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ takes it. Add peak bandwidth to that, 25.6 GB/s on the ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ versus 89.6 GB/s on the GeIL Polaris RGB SYNC GOSR532GB5600C38ADC, and the pattern holds. On true latency there is little in it, 13.8 ns on the ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ versus 13.57 ns on the GeIL Polaris RGB SYNC GOSR532GB5600C38ADC. Ddr generation is not the same on both, DDR4 on the ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ versus DDR5 on the GeIL Polaris RGB SYNC GOSR532GB5600C38ADC. There is a split on module count as well, 1 on the ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ versus 2 on the GeIL Polaris RGB SYNC GOSR532GB5600C38ADC. Ram segment is not the same on both, Industrial/Embedded on the ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ versus Desktop DDR5 on the GeIL Polaris RGB SYNC GOSR532GB5600C38ADC. Form factor is not the same on both, DIMM on the ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ versus Desktop DIMM on the GeIL Polaris RGB SYNC GOSR532GB5600C38ADC. They differ on buffering too, Unbuffered on the ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ versus No on the GeIL Polaris RGB SYNC GOSR532GB5600C38ADC. There is a split on platform optimisation as well, JEDEC Only on the ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ versus Both on the GeIL Polaris RGB SYNC GOSR532GB5600C38ADC.
Which should you buy, ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ or GeIL Polaris RGB SYNC GOSR532GB5600C38ADC?
Buy the GeIL Polaris RGB SYNC GOSR532GB5600C38ADC for entry-level DDR5 builds on a tight budget and buyers prioritizing price over peak DDR5 performance, though it is the wrong buy for performance builds wanting sub-CL36 DDR5 timings and high-refresh competitive gaming rigs. Our rating of the GeIL Polaris RGB SYNC GOSR532GB5600C38ADC (6.8/10): A budget-tier DDR5 kit that beats Kingston's same-speed offering on latency, but it's not competing with the tighter 6000MT/s kits above it.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, capacity per module and warranty included, so the decision does not turn on any of those.
Specs and benchmarks
Speed Score
- ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
- –
- GeIL Polaris RGB SYNC GOSR532GB5600C38ADC
- 6.3/10
DDR4 and DDR5 kits are scored on separate scales, so these two scores can't be compared directly. Your motherboard supports only one of the two.
DDR Generation
- ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
- DDR4
- GeIL Polaris RGB SYNC GOSR532GB5600C38ADC
- DDR5
Brand
- ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
- ADATA
- GeIL Polaris RGB SYNC GOSR532GB5600C38ADC
- GeIL
Part Number
- ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
- AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
- GeIL Polaris RGB SYNC GOSR532GB5600C38ADC
- GOSR532GB5600C38ADC
Series
- ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
- ADATA Industrial
- GeIL Polaris RGB SYNC GOSR532GB5600C38ADC
- Polaris RGB SYNC
CAS Latency
- ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
- 22Best
- GeIL Polaris RGB SYNC GOSR532GB5600C38ADC
- 38-73%
Module Count
- ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
- 1
- GeIL Polaris RGB SYNC GOSR532GB5600C38ADC
- 2
RAM Segment
- ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
- Industrial/Embedded
- GeIL Polaris RGB SYNC GOSR532GB5600C38ADC
- Desktop DDR5
Form Factor
- ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
- DIMM
- GeIL Polaris RGB SYNC GOSR532GB5600C38ADC
- Desktop DIMM
Buffering
- ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
- Unbuffered
- GeIL Polaris RGB SYNC GOSR532GB5600C38ADC
- No
Platform Optimisation
- ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
- JEDEC Only
- GeIL Polaris RGB SYNC GOSR532GB5600C38ADC
- Both
Capacity Per Module
- ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
- 16 GB
- GeIL Polaris RGB SYNC GOSR532GB5600C38ADC
- 16 GB
True Latency
- ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
- 13.8 ns-2%
- GeIL Polaris RGB SYNC GOSR532GB5600C38ADC
- 13.57 nsBest
Warranty
- ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
- Limited Lifetime
- GeIL Polaris RGB SYNC GOSR532GB5600C38ADC
- Limited Lifetime
Peak Bandwidth
- ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ
- 25.6 GB/s-71%
- GeIL Polaris RGB SYNC GOSR532GB5600C38ADC
- 89.6 GB/sBest
Which one should you pick?
Choose ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ if you want the lower CAS latency (22 vs 38) and the higher capacity per module (16 GB vs 16 GB).
Choose GeIL Polaris RGB SYNC GOSR532GB5600C38ADC if you want the lower true latency (13.57 ns vs 13.8 ns) and the higher peak bandwidth (89.6 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s).
Price comparison
| Retailer | ADATA AD4U3200716G22-BADZ | GeIL Polaris RGB SYNC GOSR532GB5600C38ADC |
|---|---|---|
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
GeIL Polaris RGB SYNC GOSR532GB5600C38ADC
6.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A budget-tier DDR5 kit that beats Kingston's same-speed offering on latency, but it's not competing with the tighter 6000MT/s kits above it.