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ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module vs Corsair CMH5X16G1E60C36A2 16GB: Comparison

ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 vs Corsair CMH5X16G1E60C36A2 16GB: the speed difference

The gap that matters here is speed: ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 5200 MT/s against Corsair CMH5X16G1E60C36A2 16GB 6000 MT/s, which puts Corsair CMH5X16G1E60C36A2 16GB 13% ahead. The benchmark result agrees. Speed Score puts Corsair CMH5X16G1E60C36A2 16GB 25% ahead, 7.3 against 5.5. Corsair CMH5X16G1E60C36A2 16GB also leads on true latency, 14.6 ns on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 12.0 ns on the Corsair CMH5X16G1E60C36A2 16GB. Cas latency is closer, 38 on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 36 on the Corsair CMH5X16G1E60C36A2 16GB. Add peak bandwidth to that, 41.6 GB/s on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 48.0 GB/s on the Corsair CMH5X16G1E60C36A2 16GB, and the pattern holds.

Who each one is for

The ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 suits 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. Buy the Corsair CMH5X16G1E60C36A2 16GB for AM5 builds that want the 6000MT/s 1:1 sweet spot, though it is not built for manual timing tuning: memory chips are not disclosed. It is the wrong buy for latency-focused builds: 68% of desktop DDR5 kits are as tight or tighter.

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 ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 and Corsair CMH5X16G1E60C36A2 16GB?

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
    5.5/10-25%
    Corsair CMH5X16G1E60C36A2 16GB
    7.3/10Best

    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 CMH5X16G1E60C36A2 16GB
    DDR5
  • Brand

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    ADATA
    Corsair CMH5X16G1E60C36A2 16GB
    Corsair
  • Capacity

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    16 GB
    Corsair CMH5X16G1E60C36A2 16GB
    16 GB
  • Part Number

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    AX5U5200C3816G-B
    Corsair CMH5X16G1E60C36A2 16GB
    CMH5X16G1E60C36A2
  • Speed

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    5200 MT/s-13%
    Corsair CMH5X16G1E60C36A2 16GB
    6000 MT/sBest
  • CAS Latency

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    38-6%
    Corsair CMH5X16G1E60C36A2 16GB
    36Best
  • Module Count

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    1
    Corsair CMH5X16G1E60C36A2 16GB
    1
  • RAM Segment

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    Desktop DDR5
    Corsair CMH5X16G1E60C36A2 16GB
    Desktop DDR5
  • Form Factor

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    Desktop DIMM
    Corsair CMH5X16G1E60C36A2 16GB
    Desktop DIMM
  • Capacity Per Module

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    16 GB
    Corsair CMH5X16G1E60C36A2 16GB
    16 GB
  • True Latency

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    14.6 ns-22%
    Corsair CMH5X16G1E60C36A2 16GB
    12.0 nsBest
  • Peak Bandwidth

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    41.6 GB/s-13%
    Corsair CMH5X16G1E60C36A2 16GB
    48.0 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 Corsair CMH5X16G1E60C36A2 16GB if you want the higher speed score (7.3 vs 5.5), the higher speed (6000 MT/s vs 5200 MT/s) and the lower CAS latency (36 vs 38).

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