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ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB vs Crucial CT16G56C46U5.M8D1 16GB DDR5 Desktop RAM Module: Comparison

What is the difference between ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB and Crucial CT16G56C46U5.M8D1 16GB DDR5?

The gap that matters here is capacity per module: ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB 8 GB against Crucial CT16G56C46U5.M8D1 16GB DDR5 16 GB, which puts Crucial CT16G56C46U5.M8D1 16GB DDR5 50% ahead. Peak bandwidth runs the same way, 38.4 GB/s on the ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB versus 44.8 GB/s on the Crucial CT16G56C46U5.M8D1 16GB DDR5, another win for Crucial CT16G56C46U5.M8D1 16GB DDR5. There is a split on form factor as well, DIMM on the ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB versus Desktop DIMM on the Crucial CT16G56C46U5.M8D1 16GB DDR5. Colour is not the same on both, Black on the ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB versus Green PCB on the Crucial CT16G56C46U5.M8D1 16GB DDR5.

Which should you buy, ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB or Crucial CT16G56C46U5.M8D1 16GB DDR5?

The ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB suits Desktop DDR5 builds needing 8GB of memory. Buy the Crucial CT16G56C46U5.M8D1 16GB DDR5 for single-slot 16GB desktop upgrades and budget builds not needing XMP certification, though it is not the pick for RGB-themed builds. Avoid it for builds with two free slots better served by a matched kit.

Where the two are identical

The common ground is wider than the gap: ddr generation, module count and ram segment are identical here.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Speed Score

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    –
    Crucial CT16G56C46U5.M8D1 16GB DDR5 Desktop RAM Module
    6.0/10

    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
    Crucial CT16G56C46U5.M8D1 16GB DDR5 Desktop RAM Module
    DDR5
  • Brand

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    ADATA
    Crucial CT16G56C46U5.M8D1 16GB DDR5 Desktop RAM Module
    Crucial
  • Part Number

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS
    Crucial CT16G56C46U5.M8D1 16GB DDR5 Desktop RAM Module
    CT16G56C46U5.M8D1
  • Module Count

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    1
    Crucial CT16G56C46U5.M8D1 16GB DDR5 Desktop RAM Module
    1
  • RAM Segment

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    Desktop DDR5
    Crucial CT16G56C46U5.M8D1 16GB DDR5 Desktop RAM Module
    Desktop DDR5
  • Form Factor

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    DIMM
    Crucial CT16G56C46U5.M8D1 16GB DDR5 Desktop RAM Module
    Desktop DIMM
  • Capacity Per Module

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    8 GB-50%
    Crucial CT16G56C46U5.M8D1 16GB DDR5 Desktop RAM Module
    16 GBBest
  • Colour

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    Black
    Crucial CT16G56C46U5.M8D1 16GB DDR5 Desktop RAM Module
    Green PCB
  • Peak Bandwidth

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    38.4 GB/s-14%
    Crucial CT16G56C46U5.M8D1 16GB DDR5 Desktop RAM Module
    44.8 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 Crucial CT16G56C46U5.M8D1 16GB DDR5 Desktop RAM Module if you want the higher capacity per module (16 GB vs 8 GB) and the higher peak bandwidth (44.8 GB/s vs 38.4 GB/s).

    Price comparison

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