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ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB vs Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB: Comparison

What is the difference between ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB and Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB?

Capacity per module is where these two genuinely part company, ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB 8 GB against Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB 32 GB, a 75% lead for Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB. There is a split on form factor as well, DIMM on the ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB versus Desktop DIMM on the Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB.

Which should you buy, ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB or Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB?

The ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB is the one to take for desktop DDR5 builds needing 8GB of memory. Buy the Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB for maximum single-stick capacity when speed isn't the priority, though it is the wrong buy for new builds needing dual-channel, buy a matched kit. The same goes for filling a single DDR5 slot on a budget or older motherboard with limited memory-speed validation. It is not the one for gaming or productivity builds where memory bandwidth matters, pick a 6000MT/s single stick instead.

What ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB and Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB have in common

Where they agree, they agree completely, ddr generation, module count, ram segment, colour and peak bandwidth included, so the decision does not turn on any of those.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Speed Score

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    –
    Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB
    5.3/10

    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 CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB
    DDR5
  • Brand

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    ADATA
    Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB
    Corsair
  • Part Number

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS
    Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB
    CMK5X32G2A48C40A2
  • Module Count

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    1
    Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB
    1
  • RAM Segment

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    Desktop DDR5
    Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB
    Desktop DDR5
  • Form Factor

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    DIMM
    Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB
    Desktop DIMM
  • Capacity Per Module

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    8 GB-75%
    Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB
    32 GBBest
  • Colour

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    Black
    Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB
    Black
  • Peak Bandwidth

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    38.4 GB/sBest
    Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB
    38.4 GB/sBest

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB if you want the higher peak bandwidth (38.4 GB/s vs 38.4 GB/s).

    Choose Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB if you want the higher capacity per module (32 GB vs 8 GB).

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