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ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module vs Corsair CMK64GX5M2X6800C32 64GB: Comparison
ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 vs Corsair CMK64GX5M2X6800C32 64GB: the capacity difference
On capacity the spread is 75%, ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 16 GB against Corsair CMK64GX5M2X6800C32 64GB 64 GB, so Corsair CMK64GX5M2X6800C32 64GB takes it. Measured rather than claimed: in Speed Score the Corsair CMK64GX5M2X6800C32 64GB returns 9 against 5.5, a 39% lead. Add capacity per module to that, 16 GB on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 32 GB on the Corsair CMK64GX5M2X6800C32 64GB, and the pattern holds. True latency runs the same way, 14.6 ns on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 9.4 ns on the Corsair CMK64GX5M2X6800C32 64GB, another win for Corsair CMK64GX5M2X6800C32 64GB. Corsair CMK64GX5M2X6800C32 64GB also leads on speed, 5200 MT/s on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 6800 MT/s on the Corsair CMK64GX5M2X6800C32 64GB. Cas latency runs the same way, 38 on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 32 on the Corsair CMK64GX5M2X6800C32 64GB, another win for Corsair CMK64GX5M2X6800C32 64GB. Corsair CMK64GX5M2X6800C32 64GB also leads on peak bandwidth, 41.6 GB/s on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 108.8 GB/s on the Corsair CMK64GX5M2X6800C32 64GB. Module count is not the same on both, 1 on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 2 on the Corsair CMK64GX5M2X6800C32 64GB.
ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 vs Corsair CMK64GX5M2X6800C32 64GB: 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 not the pick for gaming or performance-focused builds. The Corsair CMK64GX5M2X6800C32 64GB suits Intel builds wanting maximum 64GB bandwidth and low latency and AM5 boards specifically validated for 6800MT/s and above, though it is the wrong buy for anyone wanting RGB lighting. It is the wrong buy for typical AM5 gaming builds, CMK64GX5M2B6000C30 at 6000MT/s CL30 is the better real-world performer.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: 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
- 5.5/10-39%
- Corsair CMK64GX5M2X6800C32 64GB
- 9.0/10Best
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 CMK64GX5M2X6800C32 64GB
- DDR5
Brand
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- ADATA
- Corsair CMK64GX5M2X6800C32 64GB
- Corsair
Capacity
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 16 GB-75%
- Corsair CMK64GX5M2X6800C32 64GB
- 64 GBBest
Part Number
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- AX5U5200C3816G-B
- Corsair CMK64GX5M2X6800C32 64GB
- CMK64GX5M2X6800C32
Speed
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 5200 MT/s-24%
- Corsair CMK64GX5M2X6800C32 64GB
- 6800 MT/sBest
CAS Latency
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 38-19%
- Corsair CMK64GX5M2X6800C32 64GB
- 32Best
Module Count
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 1
- Corsair CMK64GX5M2X6800C32 64GB
- 2
RAM Segment
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- Desktop DDR5
- Corsair CMK64GX5M2X6800C32 64GB
- Desktop DDR5
Form Factor
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- Desktop DIMM
- Corsair CMK64GX5M2X6800C32 64GB
- Desktop DIMM
Capacity Per Module
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 16 GB-50%
- Corsair CMK64GX5M2X6800C32 64GB
- 32 GBBest
True Latency
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 14.6 ns-55%
- Corsair CMK64GX5M2X6800C32 64GB
- 9.4 nsBest
Peak Bandwidth
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 41.6 GB/s-62%
- Corsair CMK64GX5M2X6800C32 64GB
- 108.8 GB/sBest
Which one should you pick?
Choose ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Corsair CMK64GX5M2X6800C32 64GB if you want the higher speed score (9.0 vs 5.5), the higher capacity (64 GB vs 16 GB) and the higher speed (6800 MT/s vs 5200 MT/s).
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