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ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module vs ADATA XPG Lancer Blade AX5U6400C3216G-BLABBK 16GB DDR5-6400 CL32 Black: Comparison
AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 vs XPG Lancer Blade AX5U6400C3216G-BLABBK: the true latency difference
The gap that matters here is true latency: AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 14.6 ns against XPG Lancer Blade AX5U6400C3216G-BLABBK 10.0 ns, which puts XPG Lancer Blade AX5U6400C3216G-BLABBK 46% ahead. Speed Score backs the spec sheet up. XPG Lancer Blade AX5U6400C3216G-BLABBK scores 8.8 to 5.5, 38% clear. Add speed to that, 5200 MT/s on the AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 versus 6400 MT/s on the XPG Lancer Blade AX5U6400C3216G-BLABBK, and the pattern holds. Add cas latency to that, 38 on the AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 versus 32 on the XPG Lancer Blade AX5U6400C3216G-BLABBK, and the pattern holds. Peak bandwidth runs the same way, 41.6 GB/s on the AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 versus 51.2 GB/s on the XPG Lancer Blade AX5U6400C3216G-BLABBK, another win for XPG Lancer Blade AX5U6400C3216G-BLABBK.
Who each one is for
The AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 suits system builders and OEM configurations and budget upgrades where brand styling doesn't matter, though it is not the pick for gaming or performance-focused builds. Buy the XPG Lancer Blade AX5U6400C3216G-BLABBK for Non-RGB builds wanting a clean, minimal look and Intel platforms with native DDR5-6400 support, though it is the wrong buy for AM5 builds (use the 6000MT/s SKU instead) and buyers wanting RGB lighting.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Capacity, capacity per module, ddr generation, module count and ram segment read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 1 further specification as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Form Factor the same on the AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 and XPG Lancer Blade AX5U6400C3216G-BLABBK?
It is. Both are listed at Desktop DIMM, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Speed Score
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 5.5/10-38%
- ADATA XPG Lancer Blade AX5U6400C3216G-BLABBK 16GB DDR5-6400 CL32 Black
- 8.8/10Best
How fast this kit is for its memory type, rated from its speed and latency. 10 is the fastest.
DDR Generation
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- DDR5
- ADATA XPG Lancer Blade AX5U6400C3216G-BLABBK 16GB DDR5-6400 CL32 Black
- DDR5
Brand
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- ADATA
- ADATA XPG Lancer Blade AX5U6400C3216G-BLABBK 16GB DDR5-6400 CL32 Black
- ADATA
Capacity
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 16 GB
- ADATA XPG Lancer Blade AX5U6400C3216G-BLABBK 16GB DDR5-6400 CL32 Black
- 16 GB
Part Number
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- AX5U5200C3816G-B
- ADATA XPG Lancer Blade AX5U6400C3216G-BLABBK 16GB DDR5-6400 CL32 Black
- AX5U6400C3216G-BLABBK
Speed
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 5200 MT/s-19%
- ADATA XPG Lancer Blade AX5U6400C3216G-BLABBK 16GB DDR5-6400 CL32 Black
- 6400 MT/sBest
CAS Latency
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 38-19%
- ADATA XPG Lancer Blade AX5U6400C3216G-BLABBK 16GB DDR5-6400 CL32 Black
- 32Best
Module Count
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 1
- ADATA XPG Lancer Blade AX5U6400C3216G-BLABBK 16GB DDR5-6400 CL32 Black
- 1
RAM Segment
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- Desktop DDR5
- ADATA XPG Lancer Blade AX5U6400C3216G-BLABBK 16GB DDR5-6400 CL32 Black
- Desktop DDR5
Form Factor
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- Desktop DIMM
- ADATA XPG Lancer Blade AX5U6400C3216G-BLABBK 16GB DDR5-6400 CL32 Black
- Desktop DIMM
Capacity Per Module
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 16 GB
- ADATA XPG Lancer Blade AX5U6400C3216G-BLABBK 16GB DDR5-6400 CL32 Black
- 16 GB
True Latency
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 14.6 ns-46%
- ADATA XPG Lancer Blade AX5U6400C3216G-BLABBK 16GB DDR5-6400 CL32 Black
- 10.0 nsBest
Peak Bandwidth
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 41.6 GB/s-19%
- ADATA XPG Lancer Blade AX5U6400C3216G-BLABBK 16GB DDR5-6400 CL32 Black
- 51.2 GB/sBest
Which one should you pick?
Choose ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module if you want the higher capacity (16 GB vs 16 GB) and the higher capacity per module (16 GB vs 16 GB).
Choose ADATA XPG Lancer Blade AX5U6400C3216G-BLABBK 16GB DDR5-6400 CL32 Black if you want the higher speed score (8.8 vs 5.5), the higher speed (6400 MT/s vs 5200 MT/s) and the lower CAS latency (32 vs 38).
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