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ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module vs Corsair CMP32GX5M2B6400C32 32GB: Comparison
What is the difference between ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 and Corsair CMP32GX5M2B6400C32 32GB?
The gap that matters here is capacity: ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 16 GB against Corsair CMP32GX5M2B6400C32 32GB 32 GB, which puts Corsair CMP32GX5M2B6400C32 32GB 50% ahead. Measured rather than claimed: in Speed Score the Corsair CMP32GX5M2B6400C32 32GB returns 8.8 against 5.5, a 38% lead. Corsair CMP32GX5M2B6400C32 32GB also leads on true latency, 14.6 ns on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 10.0 ns on the Corsair CMP32GX5M2B6400C32 32GB. Corsair CMP32GX5M2B6400C32 32GB also leads on speed, 5200 MT/s on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 6400 MT/s on the Corsair CMP32GX5M2B6400C32 32GB. Add cas latency to that, 38 on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 32 on the Corsair CMP32GX5M2B6400C32 32GB, and the pattern holds. Add peak bandwidth to that, 41.6 GB/s on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 102.4 GB/s on the Corsair CMP32GX5M2B6400C32 32GB, and the pattern holds. Module count is not the same on both, 1 on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 2 on the Corsair CMP32GX5M2B6400C32 32GB.
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 older AM5 boards not validated for 6400MT/s at 1:1. The same goes for AM5 and Intel builds wanting extra bandwidth over 6000MT/s with tight timings.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, capacity per module, ddr generation, ram segment and form factor included, so the decision does not turn on any of those.
Specs and benchmarks
Speed Score
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 5.5/10-38%
- Corsair CMP32GX5M2B6400C32 32GB
- 8.8/10Best
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 CMP32GX5M2B6400C32 32GB
- DDR5
Brand
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- ADATA
- Corsair CMP32GX5M2B6400C32 32GB
- Corsair
Capacity
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 16 GB-50%
- Corsair CMP32GX5M2B6400C32 32GB
- 32 GBBest
Part Number
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- AX5U5200C3816G-B
- Corsair CMP32GX5M2B6400C32 32GB
- CMP32GX5M2B6400C32
Speed
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 5200 MT/s-19%
- Corsair CMP32GX5M2B6400C32 32GB
- 6400 MT/sBest
CAS Latency
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 38-19%
- Corsair CMP32GX5M2B6400C32 32GB
- 32Best
Module Count
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 1
- Corsair CMP32GX5M2B6400C32 32GB
- 2
RAM Segment
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- Desktop DDR5
- Corsair CMP32GX5M2B6400C32 32GB
- Desktop DDR5
Form Factor
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- Desktop DIMM
- Corsair CMP32GX5M2B6400C32 32GB
- Desktop DIMM
Capacity Per Module
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 16 GB
- Corsair CMP32GX5M2B6400C32 32GB
- 16 GB
True Latency
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 14.6 ns-46%
- Corsair CMP32GX5M2B6400C32 32GB
- 10.0 nsBest
Peak Bandwidth
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 41.6 GB/s-59%
- Corsair CMP32GX5M2B6400C32 32GB
- 102.4 GB/sBest
Which one should you pick?
Choose ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module if you want the higher capacity per module (16 GB vs 16 GB).
Choose Corsair CMP32GX5M2B6400C32 32GB if you want the higher speed score (8.8 vs 5.5), the higher capacity (32 GB vs 16 GB) and the higher speed (6400 MT/s vs 5200 MT/s).
Price comparison
| Retailer | ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module | Corsair CMP32GX5M2B6400C32 32GB |
|---|---|---|
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
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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