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ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module vs Corsair CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 64GB: Comparison
ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 vs Corsair CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 64GB: the capacity difference
The gap that matters here is capacity: ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 16 GB against Corsair CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 64GB 64 GB, which puts Corsair CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 64GB 75% ahead. The benchmark result agrees. Speed Score puts Corsair CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 64GB 38% ahead, 8.8 against 5.5. Corsair CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 64GB also leads on capacity per module, 16 GB on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 32 GB on the Corsair CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 64GB. Corsair CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 64GB also leads on true latency, 14.6 ns on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 10.0 ns on the Corsair CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 64GB. Add speed to that, 5200 MT/s on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 6400 MT/s on the Corsair CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 64GB, and the pattern holds. Add cas latency to that, 38 on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 32 on the Corsair CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 64GB, and the pattern holds. Peak bandwidth runs the same way, 41.6 GB/s on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 102.4 GB/s on the Corsair CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 64GB, another win for Corsair CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 64GB. Module count is not the same on both, 1 on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 2 on the Corsair CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 64GB.
Which should you buy, ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 or Corsair CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 64GB?
The ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 is the one to take for 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. it is the wrong buy for buyers who don't want RGB, see the non-RGB CMK64GX5M2B6400C32. It is equally the pick for Intel or validated AM5 builds wanting 64GB, fast timings, and RGB lighting. Avoid it for AM5 gaming builds on boards not validated past 6000-6400MT/s, see CMH64GX5M2B6000C30 instead.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. 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
- 5.5/10-38%
- Corsair CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 64GB
- 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
- Corsair CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 64GB
- DDR5
Brand
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- ADATA
- Corsair CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 64GB
- Corsair
Capacity
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 16 GB-75%
- Corsair CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 64GB
- 64 GBBest
Part Number
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- AX5U5200C3816G-B
- Corsair CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 64GB
- CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32
Speed
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 5200 MT/s-19%
- Corsair CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 64GB
- 6400 MT/sBest
CAS Latency
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 38-19%
- Corsair CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 64GB
- 32Best
Module Count
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 1
- Corsair CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 64GB
- 2
RAM Segment
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- Desktop DDR5
- Corsair CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 64GB
- Desktop DDR5
Form Factor
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- Desktop DIMM
- Corsair CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 64GB
- Desktop DIMM
Capacity Per Module
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 16 GB-50%
- Corsair CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 64GB
- 32 GBBest
True Latency
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 14.6 ns-46%
- Corsair CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 64GB
- 10.0 nsBest
Peak Bandwidth
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 41.6 GB/s-59%
- Corsair CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 64GB
- 102.4 GB/sBest
Which one should you pick?
Choose ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Corsair CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 64GB if you want the higher speed score (8.8 vs 5.5), the higher capacity (64 GB vs 16 GB) and the higher speed (6400 MT/s vs 5200 MT/s).
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