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ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB vs Corsair CMK5X16G1B60C36A2 16GB: Comparison

ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB vs Corsair CMK5X16G1B60C36A2 16GB: the capacity per module difference

On capacity per module the spread is 50%, ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB 8 GB against Corsair CMK5X16G1B60C36A2 16GB 16 GB, so Corsair CMK5X16G1B60C36A2 16GB takes it. Add peak bandwidth to that, 38.4 GB/s on the ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB versus 48.0 GB/s on the Corsair CMK5X16G1B60C36A2 16GB, and the pattern holds. They differ on form factor too, DIMM on the ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB versus Desktop DIMM on the Corsair CMK5X16G1B60C36A2 16GB.

ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB vs Corsair CMK5X16G1B60C36A2 16GB: which one fits your build

The ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB suits desktop DDR5 builds needing 8GB of memory. it is not the pick for anyone wanting RGB lighting. The same goes for adding a matching 16GB stick to an existing single-module AM5 build. Avoid it for new builds, buy the CMK32GX5M2E6000C36 matched kit for guaranteed dual-channel stability.

Where the two are identical

Everything else lines up. Ddr generation, module count, ram segment and colour read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Speed Score

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    –
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B60C36A2 16GB
    7.3/10

    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 AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    DDR5
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B60C36A2 16GB
    DDR5
  • Brand

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    ADATA
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B60C36A2 16GB
    Corsair
  • Part Number

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B60C36A2 16GB
    CMK5X16G1B60C36A2
  • Module Count

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    1
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B60C36A2 16GB
    1
  • RAM Segment

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    Desktop DDR5
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B60C36A2 16GB
    Desktop DDR5
  • Form Factor

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    DIMM
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B60C36A2 16GB
    Desktop DIMM
  • Capacity Per Module

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    8 GB-50%
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B60C36A2 16GB
    16 GBBest
  • Colour

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    Black
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B60C36A2 16GB
    Black
  • Peak Bandwidth

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    38.4 GB/s-20%
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B60C36A2 16GB
    48.0 GB/sBest

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Choose Corsair CMK5X16G1B60C36A2 16GB if you want the higher capacity per module (16 GB vs 8 GB) and the higher peak bandwidth (48.0 GB/s vs 38.4 GB/s).

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