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ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module vs Corsair CMH32GX5M2B6000C38: Comparison
ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 vs Corsair CMH32GX5M2B6000C38 capacity compared
On capacity the spread is 50%, ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 16 GB against Corsair CMH32GX5M2B6000C38 32 GB, so Corsair CMH32GX5M2B6000C38 takes it. Speed Score backs the spec sheet up. Corsair CMH32GX5M2B6000C38 scores 7 to 5.5, 21% clear. Add speed to that, 5200 MT/s on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 6000 MT/s on the Corsair CMH32GX5M2B6000C38, and the pattern holds. True latency runs the same way, 14.6 ns on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 12.7 ns on the Corsair CMH32GX5M2B6000C38, another win for Corsair CMH32GX5M2B6000C38. Corsair CMH32GX5M2B6000C38 also leads on peak bandwidth, 41.6 GB/s on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 96.0 GB/s on the Corsair CMH32GX5M2B6000C38. They differ on module count too, 1 on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 2 on the Corsair CMH32GX5M2B6000C38.
Which should you buy, ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 or Corsair CMH32GX5M2B6000C38?
Buy the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 for system builders and OEM configurations and budget upgrades where brand styling doesn't matter, though it is the wrong buy for gaming or performance-focused builds. The Corsair CMH32GX5M2B6000C38 is the one to take for AM5 builds that want the 6000MT/s 1:1 sweet spot and builds that want RGB lighting, though it is not built for manual timing tuning: memory chips are not disclosed and adding a second kit later for four sticks. It is not the one for latency-focused builds: 71% of desktop DDR5 kits are as tight or tighter.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Capacity per module, cas latency, ddr generation, ram segment and form factor read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.
Specs and benchmarks
Speed Score
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 5.5/10-21%
- Corsair CMH32GX5M2B6000C38
- 7.0/10Best
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
- Corsair CMH32GX5M2B6000C38
- DDR5
Brand
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- ADATA
- Corsair CMH32GX5M2B6000C38
- Corsair
Capacity
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 16 GB-50%
- Corsair CMH32GX5M2B6000C38
- 32 GBBest
Part Number
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- AX5U5200C3816G-B
- Corsair CMH32GX5M2B6000C38
- CMH32GX5M2B6000C38
Speed
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 5200 MT/s-13%
- Corsair CMH32GX5M2B6000C38
- 6000 MT/sBest
CAS Latency
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 38
- Corsair CMH32GX5M2B6000C38
- 38
Module Count
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 1
- Corsair CMH32GX5M2B6000C38
- 2
RAM Segment
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- Desktop DDR5
- Corsair CMH32GX5M2B6000C38
- Desktop DDR5
Form Factor
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- Desktop DIMM
- Corsair CMH32GX5M2B6000C38
- Desktop DIMM
Capacity Per Module
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 16 GB
- Corsair CMH32GX5M2B6000C38
- 16 GB
True Latency
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 14.6 ns-15%
- Corsair CMH32GX5M2B6000C38
- 12.7 nsBest
Peak Bandwidth
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 41.6 GB/s-57%
- Corsair CMH32GX5M2B6000C38
- 96.0 GB/sBest
Which one should you pick?
Choose ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module if you want the lower CAS latency (38 vs 38) and the higher capacity per module (16 GB vs 16 GB).
Choose Corsair CMH32GX5M2B6000C38 if you want the higher speed score (7.0 vs 5.5), the higher capacity (32 GB vs 16 GB) and the higher speed (6000 MT/s vs 5200 MT/s).
Price comparison
| Retailer | ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module | Corsair CMH32GX5M2B6000C38 |
|---|---|---|
| Newegg | View on Newegg | |
| Corsair Store | View on Corsair Store |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
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