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ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module vs Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB: Comparison

ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 vs Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB: the capacity difference

Capacity is where these two genuinely part company, ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 16 GB against Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB 32 GB, a 50% lead for Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB. The benchmark result agrees. Speed Score puts ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 4% ahead, 5.5 against 5.3. Add capacity per module to that, 16 GB on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 32 GB on the Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB, and the pattern holds. 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 CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB. True latency runs the same way, 14.6 ns on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 16.7 ns on the Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB, 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 CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB. On peak bandwidth there is little in it, 41.6 GB/s on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 38.4 GB/s on the Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB.

Which should you buy, ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 or Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB?

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. The Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB suits maximum single-stick capacity when speed isn't the priority, though it is the wrong buy for new builds needing dual-channel, buy a matched kit. It is equally the pick for filling a single DDR5 slot on a budget or older motherboard with limited memory-speed validation. It is the wrong buy for gaming or productivity builds where memory bandwidth matters, pick a 6000MT/s single stick instead.

What ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 and Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB have in common

Where they agree, they agree completely, ddr generation, module count, ram segment and form factor included, so the decision does not turn on any of those.

ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
ADATA
ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
Corsair
Corsair
Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB

Specs and benchmarks

  • Speed Score

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    5.5/10Best
    Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB
    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 CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB
    DDR5

  • Brand

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    ADATA
    Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB
    Corsair

  • Capacity

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    16 GB-50%
    Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB
    32 GBBest

  • Part Number

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    AX5U5200C3816G-B
    Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB
    CMK5X32G2A48C40A2

  • Speed

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    5200 MT/sBest
    Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB
    4800 MT/s-8%

  • CAS Latency

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    38Best
    Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB
    40-5%

  • Module Count

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    1
    Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB
    1

  • RAM Segment

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    Desktop DDR5
    Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB
    Desktop DDR5

  • Form Factor

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    Desktop DIMM
    Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB
    Desktop DIMM

  • Capacity Per Module

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    16 GB-50%
    Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB
    32 GBBest

  • True Latency

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    14.6 nsBest
    Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB
    16.7 ns-14%

  • Peak Bandwidth

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    41.6 GB/sBest
    Corsair CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB
    38.4 GB/s-8%

    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 CMK5X32G2A48C40A2 32GB if you want the higher capacity (32 GB vs 16 GB) and the higher capacity per module (32 GB vs 16 GB).

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