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ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module vs Corsair Vengeance RGB RS CMG32GX5M2E6000Z36: Comparison

ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 vs Corsair Vengeance RGB RS capacity compared

Capacity is where these two genuinely part company, ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 16 GB against Corsair Vengeance RGB RS 32 GB, a 50% lead for Corsair Vengeance RGB RS. Speed Score backs the spec sheet up. Corsair Vengeance RGB RS scores 7.3 to 5.5, 25% clear. Corsair Vengeance RGB RS also leads on true latency, 14.6 ns on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 12.0 ns on the Corsair Vengeance RGB RS. Peak bandwidth runs the same way, 41.6 GB/s on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 96.0 GB/s on the Corsair Vengeance RGB RS, another win for Corsair Vengeance RGB RS.

ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 vs Corsair Vengeance RGB RS: 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 built for gaming or performance-focused builds. Take the Corsair Vengeance RGB RS for you want gray RGB without installing iCUE, which is what the RS line is for. The same goes for you are on AM5 and want the 6000MT/s 1:1 sweet spot. It is not the one for you compare kits on CL36 alone. This one is 36-44-44-96, not 36-36-36.

Frequently asked questions

Do the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 and Corsair Vengeance RGB RS differ on cas latency?

Yes. CAS Latency reads 38 on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 36 on the Corsair Vengeance RGB RS.

Is the Capacity Per Module the same on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 and Corsair Vengeance RGB RS?

It is. Both are listed at 16 GB, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
ADATA
ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
Corsair Vengeance RGB RS CMG32GX5M2E6000Z36 (32GB 2x16GB Kit/DDR5 6000MT/s/CL36/1.35V/RGB Anodized Aluminum Gray/Intel XMP 3.0 + AMD EXPO)
Corsair
Corsair Vengeance RGB RS CMG32GX5M2E6000Z36

Specs and benchmarks

  • Speed Score

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    5.5/10-25%
    Corsair Vengeance RGB RS CMG32GX5M2E6000Z36
    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 Vengeance RGB RS CMG32GX5M2E6000Z36
    DDR5

  • Brand

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    ADATA
    Corsair Vengeance RGB RS CMG32GX5M2E6000Z36
    Corsair

  • Capacity

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    16 GB-50%
    Corsair Vengeance RGB RS CMG32GX5M2E6000Z36
    32 GBBest

  • Part Number

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    AX5U5200C3816G-B
    Corsair Vengeance RGB RS CMG32GX5M2E6000Z36
    CMG32GX5M2E6000Z36

  • Speed

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    5200 MT/s
    Corsair Vengeance RGB RS CMG32GX5M2E6000Z36
    6000MT/sBest

  • CAS Latency

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    38-6%
    Corsair Vengeance RGB RS CMG32GX5M2E6000Z36
    36Best

  • Module Count

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    1
    Corsair Vengeance RGB RS CMG32GX5M2E6000Z36
    2

  • RAM Segment

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    Desktop DDR5
    Corsair Vengeance RGB RS CMG32GX5M2E6000Z36
    Desktop DDR5

  • Form Factor

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    Desktop DIMM
    Corsair Vengeance RGB RS CMG32GX5M2E6000Z36
    Desktop DIMM

  • Capacity Per Module

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    16 GB
    Corsair Vengeance RGB RS CMG32GX5M2E6000Z36
    16 GB

  • True Latency

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    14.6 ns-22%
    Corsair Vengeance RGB RS CMG32GX5M2E6000Z36
    12.0 nsBest

  • Peak Bandwidth

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    41.6 GB/s-57%
    Corsair Vengeance RGB RS CMG32GX5M2E6000Z36
    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 Vengeance RGB RS CMG32GX5M2E6000Z36 if you want the higher speed score (7.3 vs 5.5), the higher capacity (32 GB vs 16 GB) and the higher speed (6000MT/s vs 5200 MT/s).

    Price comparison

    RetailerADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray ModuleCorsair Vengeance RGB RS CMG32GX5M2E6000Z36
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    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 RGB RS CMG32GX5M2E6000Z36

    5 / 10 Expert Rating

    Sold as DDR5-6000 CL36, but the full timings are 36-44-44-96, eight clocks looser on tRCD and tRP than kits like G.Skill's Trident Z5 RGB CL36 at 36-36-36-96.

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