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ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB vs Lexar ARES RGB LD5EU016G-R6400GDLA: Comparison

ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB vs Lexar ARES RGB LD5EU016G-R6400GDLA: the capacity per module difference

On capacity per module the spread is 50%, ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB 8 GB against Lexar ARES RGB LD5EU016G-R6400GDLA 16 GB, so Lexar ARES RGB LD5EU016G-R6400GDLA takes it. Peak bandwidth runs the same way, 38.4 GB/s on the ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB versus 102.4 GB/s on the Lexar ARES RGB LD5EU016G-R6400GDLA, another win for Lexar ARES RGB LD5EU016G-R6400GDLA. Module count is not the same on both, 1 on the ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB versus 2 on the Lexar ARES RGB LD5EU016G-R6400GDLA. They differ on form factor too, DIMM on the ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB versus Desktop DIMM on the Lexar ARES RGB LD5EU016G-R6400GDLA.

Who each one is for

The ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB is the one to take for desktop DDR5 builds needing 8GB of memory. The Lexar ARES RGB LD5EU016G-R6400GDLA suits DDR5-6400 CL32 builds comparing Lexar against KLEVV or G.Skill and both AMD EXPO and Intel XMP 3.0 platforms, though it is not the pick for ECC or server needs and budget builds where 6000MT/s CL36 is sufficient. It is the wrong buy for buyers confusing this with Lexar's DDR4 ARES RGB kits (different generation entirely). Our rating of the Lexar ARES RGB LD5EU016G-R6400GDLA (7.9/10): matches KLEVV's CRAS V RGB at the same speed and latency; a genuine head-to-head where price should decide the winner.

Where the two are identical

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

Specs and benchmarks

  • Speed Score

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    –
    Lexar ARES RGB LD5EU016G-R6400GDLA
    10.0/10

    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
    Lexar ARES RGB LD5EU016G-R6400GDLA
    DDR5
  • Brand

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    ADATA
    Lexar ARES RGB LD5EU016G-R6400GDLA
    Lexar
  • Part Number

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS
    Lexar ARES RGB LD5EU016G-R6400GDLA
    LD5EU016G-R6400GDLA
  • Module Count

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    1
    Lexar ARES RGB LD5EU016G-R6400GDLA
    2
  • RAM Segment

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    Desktop DDR5
    Lexar ARES RGB LD5EU016G-R6400GDLA
    Desktop DDR5
  • Form Factor

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    DIMM
    Lexar ARES RGB LD5EU016G-R6400GDLA
    Desktop DIMM
  • Capacity Per Module

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    8 GB-50%
    Lexar ARES RGB LD5EU016G-R6400GDLA
    16 GBBest
  • Colour

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    Black
    Lexar ARES RGB LD5EU016G-R6400GDLA
    Black
  • Peak Bandwidth

    ADATA AO2V48UC8W1-BHLS 8GB
    38.4 GB/s-62%
    Lexar ARES RGB LD5EU016G-R6400GDLA
    102.4 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 Lexar ARES RGB LD5EU016G-R6400GDLA if you want the higher capacity per module (16 GB vs 8 GB) and the higher peak bandwidth (102.4 GB/s vs 38.4 GB/s).

    Price comparison

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    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

    Lexar ARES RGB LD5EU016G-R6400GDLA

    7.9 / 10 Expert Rating

    Matches KLEVV's CRAS V RGB at the same speed and latency; a genuine head-to-head where price should decide the winner.

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