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ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module vs Corsair CMT32GX5M2B6000Z30 32GB: Comparison
What is the difference between ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 and Corsair CMT32GX5M2B6000Z30 32GB?
Start with capacity, because it is the widest measured gap between them: ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 16 GB against Corsair CMT32GX5M2B6000Z30 32GB 32 GB, 50% in favour of Corsair CMT32GX5M2B6000Z30 32GB. The benchmark result agrees. Speed Score puts Corsair CMT32GX5M2B6000Z30 32GB 34% ahead, 8.3 against 5.5. True latency runs the same way, 14.6 ns on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 10.0 ns on the Corsair CMT32GX5M2B6000Z30 32GB, another win for Corsair CMT32GX5M2B6000Z30 32GB. Cas latency runs the same way, 38 on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 30 on the Corsair CMT32GX5M2B6000Z30 32GB, another win for Corsair CMT32GX5M2B6000Z30 32GB. Add speed to that, 5200 MT/s on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 6000 MT/s on the Corsair CMT32GX5M2B6000Z30 32GB, and the pattern holds. Add peak bandwidth to that, 41.6 GB/s on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 96.0 GB/s on the Corsair CMT32GX5M2B6000Z30 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 CMT32GX5M2B6000Z30 32GB.
Which should you buy, ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 or Corsair CMT32GX5M2B6000Z30 32GB?
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 not the pick for gaming or performance-focused builds. The Corsair CMT32GX5M2B6000Z30 32GB is the one to take for AM5 gaming builds wanting the tightest 6000MT/s timings available, though it is not built for budget-focused buyers who don't need the tightest CL30 bin. It also earns its place with buyers who want measurable latency, not just a high MT/s number.
What ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 and Corsair CMT32GX5M2B6000Z30 32GB have in common
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
- 5.5/10-34%
- Corsair CMT32GX5M2B6000Z30 32GB
- 8.3/10Best
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 CMT32GX5M2B6000Z30 32GB
- DDR5
Brand
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- ADATA
- Corsair CMT32GX5M2B6000Z30 32GB
- Corsair
Capacity
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 16 GB-50%
- Corsair CMT32GX5M2B6000Z30 32GB
- 32 GBBest
Part Number
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- AX5U5200C3816G-B
- Corsair CMT32GX5M2B6000Z30 32GB
- CMT32GX5M2B6000Z30
Speed
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 5200 MT/s-13%
- Corsair CMT32GX5M2B6000Z30 32GB
- 6000 MT/sBest
CAS Latency
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 38-27%
- Corsair CMT32GX5M2B6000Z30 32GB
- 30Best
Module Count
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 1
- Corsair CMT32GX5M2B6000Z30 32GB
- 2
RAM Segment
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- Desktop DDR5
- Corsair CMT32GX5M2B6000Z30 32GB
- Desktop DDR5
Form Factor
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- Desktop DIMM
- Corsair CMT32GX5M2B6000Z30 32GB
- Desktop DIMM
Capacity Per Module
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 16 GB
- Corsair CMT32GX5M2B6000Z30 32GB
- 16 GB
True Latency
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 14.6 ns-46%
- Corsair CMT32GX5M2B6000Z30 32GB
- 10.0 nsBest
Peak Bandwidth
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 41.6 GB/s-57%
- Corsair CMT32GX5M2B6000Z30 32GB
- 96.0 GB/sBest
Which one should you pick?
Choose ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module if you want the higher capacity per module (16 GB vs 16 GB).
Choose Corsair CMT32GX5M2B6000Z30 32GB if you want the higher speed score (8.3 vs 5.5), the higher capacity (32 GB vs 16 GB) and the higher speed (6000 MT/s vs 5200 MT/s).
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