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ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module vs Crucial CB16GU4800.C8AT 16GB: Comparison
What is the difference between ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 and Crucial CB16GU4800.C8AT 16GB?
Speed is where these two genuinely part company, ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 5200 MT/s against Crucial CB16GU4800.C8AT 16GB 4800 MT/s, a 8% lead for ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200. Speed Score backs the spec sheet up. ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 scores 5.5 to 5.3, 4% clear. True latency runs the same way, 14.6 ns on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 16.7 ns on the Crucial CB16GU4800.C8AT 16GB, another win for ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200. Cas latency is closer, 38 on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 40 on the Crucial CB16GU4800.C8AT 16GB. On peak bandwidth there is little in it, 41.6 GB/s on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 38.4 GB/s on the Crucial CB16GU4800.C8AT 16GB.
Which should you buy, ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 or Crucial CB16GU4800.C8AT 16GB?
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 the wrong buy for gaming or performance-focused builds. The Crucial CB16GU4800.C8AT 16GB is the one to take for budget desktop builds where price matters more than speed and single-slot 16GB upgrades on a tight budget, though it is not the pick for gaming or content-creation rigs wanting faster DDR5 and buyers who want XMP/EXPO certification.
What ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 and Crucial CB16GU4800.C8AT 16GB have in common
The common ground is wider than the gap: capacity, capacity per module, ddr generation, module count and ram segment are identical here. They match on 1 further specification as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Form Factor the same on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 and Crucial CB16GU4800.C8AT 16GB?
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
- 5.5/10Best
- Crucial CB16GU4800.C8AT 16GB
- 5.3/10-4%
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
- Crucial CB16GU4800.C8AT 16GB
- DDR5
Brand
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- ADATA
- Crucial CB16GU4800.C8AT 16GB
- Crucial
Capacity
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 16 GB
- Crucial CB16GU4800.C8AT 16GB
- 16 GB
Part Number
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- AX5U5200C3816G-B
- Crucial CB16GU4800.C8AT 16GB
- CB16GU4800.C8AT
Speed
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 5200 MT/sBest
- Crucial CB16GU4800.C8AT 16GB
- 4800 MT/s-8%
CAS Latency
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 38Best
- Crucial CB16GU4800.C8AT 16GB
- 40-5%
Module Count
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 1
- Crucial CB16GU4800.C8AT 16GB
- 1
RAM Segment
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- Desktop DDR5
- Crucial CB16GU4800.C8AT 16GB
- Desktop DDR5
Form Factor
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- Desktop DIMM
- Crucial CB16GU4800.C8AT 16GB
- Desktop DIMM
Capacity Per Module
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 16 GB
- Crucial CB16GU4800.C8AT 16GB
- 16 GB
True Latency
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 14.6 nsBest
- Crucial CB16GU4800.C8AT 16GB
- 16.7 ns-14%
Peak Bandwidth
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 41.6 GB/sBest
- Crucial CB16GU4800.C8AT 16GB
- 38.4 GB/s-8%
Which one should you pick?
Choose ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module if you want the higher speed score (5.5 vs 5.3), the higher capacity (16 GB vs 16 GB) and the higher speed (5200 MT/s vs 4800 MT/s).
Choose Crucial CB16GU4800.C8AT 16GB if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
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