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ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB vs Kingston K4N59R-HYA-K 16GB: Comparison

What is the difference between ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB and Kingston K4N59R-HYA-K 16GB?

On total capacity the spread is 50%, ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB 8 GB against Kingston K4N59R-HYA-K 16GB 16 GB, so Kingston K4N59R-HYA-K 16GB takes it. Add capacity per module to that, 8 GB on the ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB versus 16 GB on the Kingston K4N59R-HYA-K 16GB, and the pattern holds. On rated speed there is little in it, 4800 MT/s on the ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB versus 5600 MT/s on the Kingston K4N59R-HYA-K 16GB. Kingston K4N59R-HYA-K 16GB also leads on peak bandwidth, 38.4 GB/s on the ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB versus 44.8 GB/s on the Kingston K4N59R-HYA-K 16GB.

Which should you buy, ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB or Kingston K4N59R-HYA-K 16GB?

The ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB is the one to take for desktop DDR5 builds needing 8GB of memory. The Kingston K4N59R-HYA-K 16GB suits system integrators and prebuilt PC upgrades and matching memory already qualified for a specific OEM system, though it is the wrong buy for buyers who want a published, warranty-registered retail CAS-latency spec and overclocking or XMP/EXPO tuning.

Where the two are identical

Where they agree, they agree completely, ddr generation, module count, ram segment, form factor and kit type included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 1 further specification as well.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ranks Per Module the same on the ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB and Kingston K4N59R-HYA-K 16GB?

It is. Both are listed at 1R, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • DDR Generation

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    DDR5
    Kingston K4N59R-HYA-K 16GB
    DDR5
  • Brand

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    ADATA
    Kingston K4N59R-HYA-K 16GB
    Kingston
  • Part Number

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS
    Kingston K4N59R-HYA-K 16GB
    K4N59R-HYA-K
  • Module Count

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    1
    Kingston K4N59R-HYA-K 16GB
    1
  • RAM Segment

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    Desktop DDR5
    Kingston K4N59R-HYA-K 16GB
    Desktop DDR5
  • Form Factor

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    DIMM
    Kingston K4N59R-HYA-K 16GB
    DIMM
  • Total Capacity

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    8 GB-50%
    Kingston K4N59R-HYA-K 16GB
    16 GBBest
  • Capacity Per Module

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    8 GB-50%
    Kingston K4N59R-HYA-K 16GB
    16 GBBest
  • Kit Type

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    Single Module
    Kingston K4N59R-HYA-K 16GB
    Single Module
  • Ranks Per Module

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    1R
    Kingston K4N59R-HYA-K 16GB
    1R
  • Rated Speed

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    4800 MT/s
    Kingston K4N59R-HYA-K 16GB
    5600 MT/sBest
  • Peak Bandwidth

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    38.4 GB/s-14%
    Kingston K4N59R-HYA-K 16GB
    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 Kingston K4N59R-HYA-K 16GB if you want the higher total capacity (16 GB vs 8 GB), the higher capacity per module (16 GB vs 8 GB) and the higher peak bandwidth (44.8 GB/s vs 38.4 GB/s).

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