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ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module vs Corsair CMK32GX5M2B7000C40: Comparison

ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 vs Corsair CMK32GX5M2B7000C40 capacity compared

Start with capacity, because it is the widest measured gap between them: ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 16 GB against Corsair CMK32GX5M2B7000C40 32 GB, 50% in favour of Corsair CMK32GX5M2B7000C40. Speed Score backs the spec sheet up. Corsair CMK32GX5M2B7000C40 scores 8.5 to 5.5, 35% clear. Corsair CMK32GX5M2B7000C40 also leads on speed, 5200 MT/s on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 7000 MT/s on the Corsair CMK32GX5M2B7000C40. Corsair CMK32GX5M2B7000C40 also leads on true latency, 14.6 ns on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 11.4 ns on the Corsair CMK32GX5M2B7000C40. On cas latency there is little in it, 38 on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 40 on the Corsair CMK32GX5M2B7000C40. Corsair CMK32GX5M2B7000C40 also leads on peak bandwidth, 41.6 GB/s on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 112.0 GB/s on the Corsair CMK32GX5M2B7000C40. They differ on module count too, 1 on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 2 on the Corsair CMK32GX5M2B7000C40.

ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 vs Corsair CMK32GX5M2B7000C40: which one fits your build

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 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.

What ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 and Corsair CMK32GX5M2B7000C40 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
    5.5/10-35%
    Corsair CMK32GX5M2B7000C40
    8.5/10Best

    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 CMK32GX5M2B7000C40
    DDR5
  • Brand

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    ADATA
    Corsair CMK32GX5M2B7000C40
    Corsair
  • Capacity

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    16 GB-50%
    Corsair CMK32GX5M2B7000C40
    32 GBBest
  • Part Number

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    AX5U5200C3816G-B
    Corsair CMK32GX5M2B7000C40
    CMK32GX5M2B7000C40
  • Speed

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    5200 MT/s-26%
    Corsair CMK32GX5M2B7000C40
    7000 MT/sBest
  • CAS Latency

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    38Best
    Corsair CMK32GX5M2B7000C40
    40-5%
  • Module Count

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    1
    Corsair CMK32GX5M2B7000C40
    2
  • RAM Segment

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    Desktop DDR5
    Corsair CMK32GX5M2B7000C40
    Desktop DDR5
  • Form Factor

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    Desktop DIMM
    Corsair CMK32GX5M2B7000C40
    Desktop DIMM
  • Capacity Per Module

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    16 GB
    Corsair CMK32GX5M2B7000C40
    16 GB
  • True Latency

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    14.6 ns-28%
    Corsair CMK32GX5M2B7000C40
    11.4 nsBest
  • Peak Bandwidth

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    41.6 GB/s-63%
    Corsair CMK32GX5M2B7000C40
    112.0 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 40) and the higher capacity per module (16 GB vs 16 GB).

    Choose Corsair CMK32GX5M2B7000C40 if you want the higher speed score (8.5 vs 5.5), the higher capacity (32 GB vs 16 GB) and the higher speed (7000 MT/s vs 5200 MT/s).

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