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ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module vs G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo RGB F5-6000J2636H32G 32GB DDR5-6000 CL26: Comparison

ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 vs G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo RGB: the capacity difference

The gap that matters here is capacity: ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 16 GB against G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo RGB 32 GB, which puts G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo RGB 50% ahead. Speed Score backs the spec sheet up. G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo RGB scores 8.8 to 5.5, 38% clear. Add capacity per module to that, 16 GB on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 32 GB on the G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo RGB, and the pattern holds. Add true latency to that, 14.6 ns on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 8.7 ns on the G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo RGB, and the pattern holds. Cas latency runs the same way, 38 on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 26 on the G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo RGB, another win for G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo RGB.

ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 vs G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo RGB: 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. The G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo RGB suits adding 32GB to an existing single-channel Royal Neo RGB system and buyers who specifically need one module rather than a kit. Avoid it for new builds wanting a guaranteed matched 64GB kit from a single purchase.

Frequently asked questions

Do the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 and G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo RGB differ on peak bandwidth?

Yes. Peak Bandwidth reads 41.6 GB/s on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 48.0 GB/s on the G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo RGB.

Is the DDR Generation the same on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 and G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo RGB?

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
    5.5/10-38%
    G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo RGB F5-6000J2636H32G 32GB DDR5-6000 CL26
    8.8/10Best

    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
    G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo RGB F5-6000J2636H32G 32GB DDR5-6000 CL26
    DDR5
  • Brand

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    ADATA
    G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo RGB F5-6000J2636H32G 32GB DDR5-6000 CL26
    G.Skill
  • Capacity

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    16 GB-50%
    G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo RGB F5-6000J2636H32G 32GB DDR5-6000 CL26
    32 GBBest
  • Part Number

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    AX5U5200C3816G-B
    G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo RGB F5-6000J2636H32G 32GB DDR5-6000 CL26
    F5-6000J2636H32G
  • Speed

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    5200 MT/s-13%
    G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo RGB F5-6000J2636H32G 32GB DDR5-6000 CL26
    6000 MT/sBest
  • CAS Latency

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    38-46%
    G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo RGB F5-6000J2636H32G 32GB DDR5-6000 CL26
    26Best
  • Module Count

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    1
    G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo RGB F5-6000J2636H32G 32GB DDR5-6000 CL26
    1
  • RAM Segment

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    Desktop DDR5
    G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo RGB F5-6000J2636H32G 32GB DDR5-6000 CL26
    Desktop DDR5
  • Form Factor

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    Desktop DIMM
    G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo RGB F5-6000J2636H32G 32GB DDR5-6000 CL26
    Desktop DIMM
  • Capacity Per Module

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    16 GB-50%
    G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo RGB F5-6000J2636H32G 32GB DDR5-6000 CL26
    32 GBBest
  • True Latency

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    14.6 ns-68%
    G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo RGB F5-6000J2636H32G 32GB DDR5-6000 CL26
    8.7 nsBest
  • Peak Bandwidth

    ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
    41.6 GB/s-13%
    G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo RGB F5-6000J2636H32G 32GB DDR5-6000 CL26
    48.0 GB/sBest

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Choose G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo RGB F5-6000J2636H32G 32GB DDR5-6000 CL26 if you want the higher speed score (8.8 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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