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ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module vs Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38: Comparison
What is the difference between ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 and Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38?
On capacity the spread is 67%, ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 16 GB against Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38 48 GB, so Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38 takes it. Capacity per module runs the same way, 16 GB on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 24 GB on the Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38, another win for Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38. Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38 also leads on peak bandwidth, 41.6 GB/s on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 83.2 GB/s on the Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38. There is a split on module count as well, 1 on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 2 on the Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38.
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. it is not built 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: 90% of desktop DDR5 kits are as tight or tighter.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, speed, cas latency, true latency, ddr generation and ram segment included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. 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 CMK48GX5M2B5200C38?
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
- 5.5/10Best
- Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38
- 5.5/10Best
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 CMK48GX5M2B5200C38
- DDR5
Brand
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- ADATA
- Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38
- Corsair
Capacity
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 16 GB-67%
- Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38
- 48 GBBest
Part Number
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- AX5U5200C3816G-B
- Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38
- CMK48GX5M2B5200C38
Speed
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 5200 MT/s
- Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38
- 5200 MT/s
CAS Latency
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 38
- Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38
- 38
Module Count
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 1
- Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38
- 2
RAM Segment
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- Desktop DDR5
- Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38
- Desktop DDR5
Form Factor
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- Desktop DIMM
- Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38
- Desktop DIMM
Capacity Per Module
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 16 GB-33%
- Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38
- 24 GBBest
True Latency
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 14.6 ns
- Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38
- 14.6 ns
Peak Bandwidth
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 41.6 GB/s-50%
- Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38
- 83.2 GB/sBest
Which one should you pick?
Choose ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module if you want the higher speed (5200 MT/s vs 5200 MT/s), the lower CAS latency (38 vs 38) and the lower true latency (14.6 ns vs 14.6 ns).
Choose Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38 if you want the higher capacity (48 GB vs 16 GB), the higher capacity per module (24 GB vs 16 GB) and the higher peak bandwidth (83.2 GB/s vs 41.6 GB/s).
Price comparison
| Retailer | ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module | Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38 |
|---|---|---|
| Corsair Store | View on Corsair Store |
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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