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ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module vs Corsair CMK32GX5M2A4800C40: Comparison
What is the difference between ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 and Corsair CMK32GX5M2A4800C40?
Capacity is where these two genuinely part company, ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 16 GB against Corsair CMK32GX5M2A4800C40 32 GB, a 50% lead for Corsair CMK32GX5M2A4800C40. The benchmark result agrees. Speed Score puts ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 4% ahead, 5.5 against 5.3. On speed there is little in it, 5200 MT/s on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 4800 MT/s on the Corsair CMK32GX5M2A4800C40. True latency runs the same way, 14.6 ns on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 16.7 ns on the Corsair CMK32GX5M2A4800C40, another win for ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200. Cas latency is closer, 38 on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 40 on the Corsair CMK32GX5M2A4800C40. Peak bandwidth runs the same way, 41.6 GB/s on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 76.8 GB/s on the Corsair CMK32GX5M2A4800C40, another win for Corsair CMK32GX5M2A4800C40. Module count is not the same on both, 1 on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 2 on the Corsair CMK32GX5M2A4800C40.
Who each one is for
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 not built for gaming or performance-focused builds. it is the wrong buy for latency-focused builds: almost every desktop DDR5 kit is tighter and manual timing tuning: memory chips are not disclosed.
What ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 and Corsair CMK32GX5M2A4800C40 have in common
The common ground is wider than the gap: capacity per module, ddr generation, ram segment and form factor are identical here.
Specs and benchmarks
Speed Score
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 5.5/10Best
- Corsair CMK32GX5M2A4800C40
- 5.3/10-4%
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 CMK32GX5M2A4800C40
- DDR5
Brand
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- ADATA
- Corsair CMK32GX5M2A4800C40
- Corsair
Capacity
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 16 GB-50%
- Corsair CMK32GX5M2A4800C40
- 32 GBBest
Part Number
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- AX5U5200C3816G-B
- Corsair CMK32GX5M2A4800C40
- CMK32GX5M2A4800C40
Speed
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 5200 MT/sBest
- Corsair CMK32GX5M2A4800C40
- 4800 MT/s-8%
CAS Latency
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 38Best
- Corsair CMK32GX5M2A4800C40
- 40-5%
Module Count
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 1
- Corsair CMK32GX5M2A4800C40
- 2
RAM Segment
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- Desktop DDR5
- Corsair CMK32GX5M2A4800C40
- Desktop DDR5
Form Factor
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- Desktop DIMM
- Corsair CMK32GX5M2A4800C40
- Desktop DIMM
Capacity Per Module
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 16 GB
- Corsair CMK32GX5M2A4800C40
- 16 GB
True Latency
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 14.6 nsBest
- Corsair CMK32GX5M2A4800C40
- 16.7 ns-14%
Peak Bandwidth
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 41.6 GB/s-46%
- Corsair CMK32GX5M2A4800C40
- 76.8 GB/sBest
Which one should you pick?
Choose ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module if you want the higher speed score (5.5 vs 5.3), the higher speed (5200 MT/s vs 4800 MT/s) and the lower CAS latency (38 vs 40).
Choose Corsair CMK32GX5M2A4800C40 if you want the higher capacity (32 GB vs 16 GB) and the higher peak bandwidth (76.8 GB/s vs 41.6 GB/s).
Price comparison
| Retailer | ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module | Corsair CMK32GX5M2A4800C40 |
|---|---|---|
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
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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