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ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module vs Corsair CMT32GX5M2D6000Z36 32GB: Comparison
ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 vs Corsair CMT32GX5M2D6000Z36 32GB capacity compared
Start with capacity, because it is the widest measured gap between them: ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 16 GB against Corsair CMT32GX5M2D6000Z36 32GB 32 GB, 50% in favour of Corsair CMT32GX5M2D6000Z36 32GB. Measured rather than claimed: in Speed Score the Corsair CMT32GX5M2D6000Z36 32GB returns 7.3 against 5.5, a 25% lead. Speed runs the same way, 5200 MT/s on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 6000 MT/s on the Corsair CMT32GX5M2D6000Z36 32GB, another win for Corsair CMT32GX5M2D6000Z36 32GB. True latency runs the same way, 14.6 ns on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 12.0 ns on the Corsair CMT32GX5M2D6000Z36 32GB, another win for Corsair CMT32GX5M2D6000Z36 32GB. Cas latency is closer, 38 on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 36 on the Corsair CMT32GX5M2D6000Z36 32GB. 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 CMT32GX5M2D6000Z36 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 CMT32GX5M2D6000Z36 32GB.
ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 vs Corsair CMT32GX5M2D6000Z36 32GB: 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. Buy the Corsair CMT32GX5M2D6000Z36 32GB for AM5 Ryzen builds wanting the gray Dominator Platinum RGB look, though it is not built for all-black build themes. It is equally the pick for gamers who want EXPO-ready 6000MT/s memory without hunting for the tightest CL30 bin. Avoid it for buyers chasing the lowest possible latency at 6000MT/s (get a CL30 kit instead).
What ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 and Corsair CMT32GX5M2D6000Z36 32GB have in common
The common ground is wider than the gap: capacity per module, 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
- 5.5/10-25%
- Corsair CMT32GX5M2D6000Z36 32GB
- 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 CMT32GX5M2D6000Z36 32GB
- DDR5
Brand
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- ADATA
- Corsair CMT32GX5M2D6000Z36 32GB
- Corsair
Capacity
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 16 GB-50%
- Corsair CMT32GX5M2D6000Z36 32GB
- 32 GBBest
Part Number
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- AX5U5200C3816G-B
- Corsair CMT32GX5M2D6000Z36 32GB
- CMT32GX5M2D6000Z36
Speed
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 5200 MT/s-13%
- Corsair CMT32GX5M2D6000Z36 32GB
- 6000 MT/sBest
CAS Latency
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 38-6%
- Corsair CMT32GX5M2D6000Z36 32GB
- 36Best
Module Count
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 1
- Corsair CMT32GX5M2D6000Z36 32GB
- 2
RAM Segment
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- Desktop DDR5
- Corsair CMT32GX5M2D6000Z36 32GB
- Desktop DDR5
Form Factor
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- Desktop DIMM
- Corsair CMT32GX5M2D6000Z36 32GB
- Desktop DIMM
Capacity Per Module
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 16 GB
- Corsair CMT32GX5M2D6000Z36 32GB
- 16 GB
True Latency
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 14.6 ns-22%
- Corsair CMT32GX5M2D6000Z36 32GB
- 12.0 nsBest
Peak Bandwidth
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 41.6 GB/s-57%
- Corsair CMT32GX5M2D6000Z36 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 CMT32GX5M2D6000Z36 32GB if you want the higher speed score (7.3 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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