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ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module vs Corsair CMK32GX5M2B5600C40 32GB: Comparison
What is the difference between ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 and Corsair CMK32GX5M2B5600C40 32GB?
Start with capacity, because it is the widest measured gap between them: ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 16 GB against Corsair CMK32GX5M2B5600C40 32GB 32 GB, 50% in favour of Corsair CMK32GX5M2B5600C40 32GB. The benchmark result agrees. Speed Score puts Corsair CMK32GX5M2B5600C40 32GB 13% ahead, 6.3 against 5.5. Speed is closer, 5200 MT/s on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 5600 MT/s on the Corsair CMK32GX5M2B5600C40 32GB. Cas latency is closer, 38 on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 40 on the Corsair CMK32GX5M2B5600C40 32GB. On true latency there is little in it, 14.6 ns on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 14.3 ns on the Corsair CMK32GX5M2B5600C40 32GB. Add peak bandwidth to that, 41.6 GB/s on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 89.6 GB/s on the Corsair CMK32GX5M2B5600C40 32GB, and the pattern holds. They differ on module count too, 1 on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 2 on the Corsair CMK32GX5M2B5600C40 32GB.
Which should you buy, ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 or Corsair CMK32GX5M2B5600C40 32GB?
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. it is not the pick for manual timing tuning: memory chips are not disclosed and adding a second kit later for four sticks. It is the wrong buy for latency-focused builds: 89% of desktop DDR5 kits are as tight or tighter.
What ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 and Corsair CMK32GX5M2B5600C40 32GB have in common
Everything else lines up. Capacity per module, 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
- 5.5/10-13%
- Corsair CMK32GX5M2B5600C40 32GB
- 6.3/10Best
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 CMK32GX5M2B5600C40 32GB
- DDR5
Brand
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- ADATA
- Corsair CMK32GX5M2B5600C40 32GB
- Corsair
Capacity
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 16 GB-50%
- Corsair CMK32GX5M2B5600C40 32GB
- 32 GBBest
Part Number
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- AX5U5200C3816G-B
- Corsair CMK32GX5M2B5600C40 32GB
- CMK32GX5M2B5600C40
Speed
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 5200 MT/s-7%
- Corsair CMK32GX5M2B5600C40 32GB
- 5600 MT/sBest
CAS Latency
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 38Best
- Corsair CMK32GX5M2B5600C40 32GB
- 40-5%
Module Count
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 1
- Corsair CMK32GX5M2B5600C40 32GB
- 2
RAM Segment
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- Desktop DDR5
- Corsair CMK32GX5M2B5600C40 32GB
- Desktop DDR5
Form Factor
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- Desktop DIMM
- Corsair CMK32GX5M2B5600C40 32GB
- Desktop DIMM
Capacity Per Module
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 16 GB
- Corsair CMK32GX5M2B5600C40 32GB
- 16 GB
True Latency
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 14.6 ns-2%
- Corsair CMK32GX5M2B5600C40 32GB
- 14.3 nsBest
Peak Bandwidth
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 41.6 GB/s-54%
- Corsair CMK32GX5M2B5600C40 32GB
- 89.6 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 40) and the higher capacity per module (16 GB vs 16 GB).
Choose Corsair CMK32GX5M2B5600C40 32GB if you want the higher speed score (6.3 vs 5.5), the higher capacity (32 GB vs 16 GB) and the higher speed (5600 MT/s vs 5200 MT/s).
Price comparison
| Retailer | ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module | Corsair CMK32GX5M2B5600C40 32GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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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