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ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module vs Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2B3200C16: Comparison
What is the difference between ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 and Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2B3200C16?
On cas latency the spread is 138%, ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 38 against Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2B3200C16 16, so Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2B3200C16 takes it. Capacity per module runs the same way, 16 GB on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 8 GB on the Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2B3200C16, another win for ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200. ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 also leads on speed, 5200 MT/s on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 3200 MT/s on the Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2B3200C16. Add true latency to that, 14.6 ns on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 10.0 ns on the Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2B3200C16, and the pattern holds. Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2B3200C16 also leads on peak bandwidth, 41.6 GB/s on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 51.2 GB/s on the Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2B3200C16.
Which should you buy, ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 or Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2B3200C16?
Buy the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 for system builders and OEM configurations and budget upgrades where brand styling doesn't matter, though it is not built for gaming or performance-focused builds. Take the Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2B3200C16 for you need 16GB of DDR4 and you're tight on clearance under a 120mm or 140mm tower cooler. It also earns its place with you're on Ryzen 3000 or 5000, where 3200 is AMD's spec and DOCP does the rest. It is not the one for you're building new. Go DDR5, this is an end-of-life platform.
Frequently asked questions
Do the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 and Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2B3200C16 differ on ddr generation?
Yes. DDR Generation reads DDR5 on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus DDR4 on the Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2B3200C16.
Is the Form Factor the same on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 and Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2B3200C16?
It is. Both are listed at Desktop DIMM, 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
- Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2B3200C16
- 8.0/10
DDR4 and DDR5 kits are scored on separate scales, so these two scores can't be compared directly. Your motherboard supports only one of the two.
DDR Generation
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- DDR5
- Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2B3200C16
- DDR4
Brand
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- ADATA
- Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2B3200C16
- Corsair
Capacity
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 16 GB
- Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2B3200C16
- 16 GB
Part Number
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- AX5U5200C3816G-B
- Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2B3200C16
- CMK16GX4M2B3200C16
Speed
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 5200 MT/sBest
- Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2B3200C16
- 3200 MT/s-38%
CAS Latency
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 38-137%
- Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2B3200C16
- 16Best
Module Count
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 1
- Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2B3200C16
- 2
RAM Segment
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- Desktop DDR5
- Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2B3200C16
- Desktop DDR4
Form Factor
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- Desktop DIMM
- Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2B3200C16
- Desktop DIMM
Capacity Per Module
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 16 GBBest
- Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2B3200C16
- 8 GB-50%
True Latency
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 14.6 ns-46%
- Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2B3200C16
- 10.0 nsBest
Peak Bandwidth
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 41.6 GB/s-19%
- Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2B3200C16
- 51.2 GB/sBest
Which one should you pick?
Choose ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module if you want the higher capacity (16 GB vs 16 GB), the higher speed (5200 MT/s vs 3200 MT/s) and the higher capacity per module (16 GB vs 8 GB).
Choose Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2B3200C16 if you want the lower CAS latency (16 vs 38), the lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 14.6 ns) and the higher peak bandwidth (51.2 GB/s vs 41.6 GB/s).
Price comparison
| Retailer | ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module | Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2B3200C16 |
|---|---|---|
| Corsair Store | View on Corsair Store | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | |
| Amazon | View on Amazon |
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 LPX CMK16GX4M2B3200C16
7 / 10 Expert Rating
Buy it if you need 16GB of DDR4 and you're squeezed for clearance under a tower cooler.
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