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ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module vs Corsair Vengeance CMK128GX5M4B5600C40: Comparison
What is the difference between ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 and Corsair Vengeance CMK128GX5M4B5600C40?
Start with capacity, because it is the widest measured gap between them: ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 16 GB against Corsair Vengeance CMK128GX5M4B5600C40 128 GB, 88% in favour of Corsair Vengeance CMK128GX5M4B5600C40. The benchmark result agrees. Speed Score puts Corsair Vengeance CMK128GX5M4B5600C40 13% ahead, 6.3 against 5.5. Add capacity per module to that, 16 GB on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 32 GB on the Corsair Vengeance CMK128GX5M4B5600C40, and the pattern holds. Peak bandwidth runs the same way, 41.6 GB/s on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 89.6 GB/s on the Corsair Vengeance CMK128GX5M4B5600C40, another win for Corsair Vengeance CMK128GX5M4B5600C40. They differ on module count too, 1 on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 4 on the Corsair Vengeance CMK128GX5M4B5600C40. Form factor is not the same on both, Desktop DIMM on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus Standard DIMM on the Corsair Vengeance CMK128GX5M4B5600C40.
Who each one is for
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 Vengeance CMK128GX5M4B5600C40 for professional workstations running VMs or in-memory databases and 3D rendering and large-dataset video editing rigs, though it is not built for gaming-focused builds (128GB is far more than games use) and two-slot ITX boards. Our rating of the Corsair Vengeance CMK128GX5M4B5600C40 (8/10): A properly validated 128GB workstation kit, without paying for RGB lighting a server room will never see.
Frequently asked questions
Do the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 and Corsair Vengeance CMK128GX5M4B5600C40 differ on cas latency?
Yes. CAS Latency reads 38 on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 40 on the Corsair Vengeance CMK128GX5M4B5600C40.
Is the DDR Generation the same on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 and Corsair Vengeance CMK128GX5M4B5600C40?
It is. Both are listed at DDR5, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Speed Score
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 5.5/10-13%
- Corsair Vengeance CMK128GX5M4B5600C40
- 6.3/10Best
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 Vengeance CMK128GX5M4B5600C40
- DDR5
Brand
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- ADATA
- Corsair Vengeance CMK128GX5M4B5600C40
- Corsair
Capacity
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 16 GB-87%
- Corsair Vengeance CMK128GX5M4B5600C40
- 128 GBBest
Part Number
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- AX5U5200C3816G-B
- Corsair Vengeance CMK128GX5M4B5600C40
- CMK128GX5M4B5600C40
Speed
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 5200 MT/s-7%
- Corsair Vengeance CMK128GX5M4B5600C40
- 5600 MT/sBest
CAS Latency
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 38Best
- Corsair Vengeance CMK128GX5M4B5600C40
- 40-5%
Module Count
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 1
- Corsair Vengeance CMK128GX5M4B5600C40
- 4
RAM Segment
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- Desktop DDR5
- Corsair Vengeance CMK128GX5M4B5600C40
- Desktop DDR5
Form Factor
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- Desktop DIMM
- Corsair Vengeance CMK128GX5M4B5600C40
- Standard DIMM
Capacity Per Module
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 16 GB-50%
- Corsair Vengeance CMK128GX5M4B5600C40
- 32 GBBest
True Latency
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 14.6 ns-2%
- Corsair Vengeance CMK128GX5M4B5600C40
- 14.3 nsBest
Peak Bandwidth
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 41.6 GB/s-54%
- Corsair Vengeance CMK128GX5M4B5600C40
- 89.6 GB/sBest
Which one should you pick?
Choose ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module if you want the lower CAS latency (38 vs 40).
Choose Corsair Vengeance CMK128GX5M4B5600C40 if you want the higher speed score (6.3 vs 5.5), the higher capacity (128 GB vs 16 GB) and the higher speed (5600 MT/s vs 5200 MT/s).
Price comparison
| Retailer | ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module | Corsair Vengeance CMK128GX5M4B5600C40 |
|---|---|---|
| Corsair Store | View on Corsair Store |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Corsair Vengeance CMK128GX5M4B5600C40
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A properly validated 128GB workstation kit, without paying for RGB lighting a server room will never see.
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