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ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module vs Corsair CMK5S16G3B60E36A2 16GB: Comparison
What is the difference between ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 and Corsair CMK5S16G3B60E36A2 16GB?
Speed is where these two genuinely part company, ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 5200 MT/s against Corsair CMK5S16G3B60E36A2 16GB 6000 MT/s, a 13% lead for Corsair CMK5S16G3B60E36A2 16GB. Speed Score backs the spec sheet up. Corsair CMK5S16G3B60E36A2 16GB scores 7.3 to 5.5, 25% clear. Add true latency to that, 14.6 ns on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 12.0 ns on the Corsair CMK5S16G3B60E36A2 16GB, and the pattern holds. On cas latency there is little in it, 38 on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 36 on the Corsair CMK5S16G3B60E36A2 16GB. Peak bandwidth runs the same way, 41.6 GB/s on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 48.0 GB/s on the Corsair CMK5S16G3B60E36A2 16GB, another win for Corsair CMK5S16G3B60E36A2 16GB.
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. The Corsair CMK5S16G3B60E36A2 16GB is the one to take for budget 16GB single-channel builds where dual-channel isn't a priority and matching an identical stick you already own, though it is not the pick for anyone wanting RGB lighting. The same goes for adding a second 16GB stick to an existing single-module AM5 or Intel build. Avoid it for new builds, buy the CMK32GX5M2E6000C36 matched kit instead for guaranteed dual-channel compatibility.
What ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 and Corsair CMK5S16G3B60E36A2 16GB have in common
Where they agree, they agree completely, capacity, capacity per module, ddr generation, module count 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 CMK5S16G3B60E36A2 16GB?
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
- 5.5/10-25%
- Corsair CMK5S16G3B60E36A2 16GB
- 7.3/10Best
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 CMK5S16G3B60E36A2 16GB
- DDR5
Brand
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- ADATA
- Corsair CMK5S16G3B60E36A2 16GB
- Corsair
Capacity
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 16 GB
- Corsair CMK5S16G3B60E36A2 16GB
- 16 GB
Part Number
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- AX5U5200C3816G-B
- Corsair CMK5S16G3B60E36A2 16GB
- CMK5S16G3B60E36A2
Speed
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 5200 MT/s-13%
- Corsair CMK5S16G3B60E36A2 16GB
- 6000 MT/sBest
CAS Latency
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 38-6%
- Corsair CMK5S16G3B60E36A2 16GB
- 36Best
Module Count
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 1
- Corsair CMK5S16G3B60E36A2 16GB
- 1
RAM Segment
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- Desktop DDR5
- Corsair CMK5S16G3B60E36A2 16GB
- Desktop DDR5
Form Factor
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- Desktop DIMM
- Corsair CMK5S16G3B60E36A2 16GB
- Desktop DIMM
Capacity Per Module
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 16 GB
- Corsair CMK5S16G3B60E36A2 16GB
- 16 GB
True Latency
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 14.6 ns-22%
- Corsair CMK5S16G3B60E36A2 16GB
- 12.0 nsBest
Peak Bandwidth
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 41.6 GB/s-13%
- Corsair CMK5S16G3B60E36A2 16GB
- 48.0 GB/sBest
Which one should you pick?
Choose ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module if you want the higher capacity (16 GB vs 16 GB) and the higher capacity per module (16 GB vs 16 GB).
Choose Corsair CMK5S16G3B60E36A2 16GB if you want the higher speed score (7.3 vs 5.5), the higher speed (6000 MT/s vs 5200 MT/s) and the lower CAS latency (36 vs 38).
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