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ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module vs G.Skill Flare X5 F5-6000J3038F32GX2-FX5: Comparison
ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 vs G.Skill Flare X5 F5-6000J3038F32GX2-FX5 capacity compared
Start with capacity, because it is the widest measured gap between them: ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 16 GB against G.Skill Flare X5 F5-6000J3038F32GX2-FX5 64 GB, 75% in favour of G.Skill Flare X5 F5-6000J3038F32GX2-FX5. The benchmark result agrees. Speed Score puts G.Skill Flare X5 F5-6000J3038F32GX2-FX5 34% ahead, 8.3 against 5.5. Add capacity per module to that, 16 GB on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 32 GB on the G.Skill Flare X5 F5-6000J3038F32GX2-FX5, and the pattern holds. Add true latency to that, 14.6 ns on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 10.0 ns on the G.Skill Flare X5 F5-6000J3038F32GX2-FX5, and the pattern holds. G.Skill Flare X5 F5-6000J3038F32GX2-FX5 also leads on cas latency, 38 on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 30 on the G.Skill Flare X5 F5-6000J3038F32GX2-FX5. G.Skill Flare X5 F5-6000J3038F32GX2-FX5 also leads on peak bandwidth, 41.6 GB/s on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 96.0 GB/s on the G.Skill Flare X5 F5-6000J3038F32GX2-FX5.
ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 vs G.Skill Flare X5 F5-6000J3038F32GX2-FX5: which one fits your build
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 not the pick for gaming or performance-focused builds. Take the G.Skill Flare X5 F5-6000J3038F32GX2-FX5 for AMD Ryzen builds wanting 64GB at 6000MHz with the tightest latency G.Skill offers in a low-profile, non-RGB kit. It also earns its place with builds needing clearance under tall CPU air coolers (33mm low-profile heat spreader). It is not the one for buyers on a tight budget, CL30 64GB kits carry a real price premium over CL36 at the same capacity.
Frequently asked questions
Do the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 and G.Skill Flare X5 F5-6000J3038F32GX2-FX5 differ on module count?
Yes. Module Count reads 1 on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 versus 2 on the G.Skill Flare X5 F5-6000J3038F32GX2-FX5.
Is the DDR Generation the same on the ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 and G.Skill Flare X5 F5-6000J3038F32GX2-FX5?
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
- 5.5/10-34%
- G.Skill Flare X5 F5-6000J3038F32GX2-FX5
- 8.3/10Best
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
- G.Skill Flare X5 F5-6000J3038F32GX2-FX5
- DDR5
Brand
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- ADATA
- G.Skill Flare X5 F5-6000J3038F32GX2-FX5
- G.Skill
Capacity
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 16 GB-75%
- G.Skill Flare X5 F5-6000J3038F32GX2-FX5
- 64 GBBest
Part Number
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- AX5U5200C3816G-B
- G.Skill Flare X5 F5-6000J3038F32GX2-FX5
- F5-6000J3040G32GX2-FX5 (verified retail SKU; see Part Number Note above)
Speed
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 5200 MT/s-13%
- G.Skill Flare X5 F5-6000J3038F32GX2-FX5
- 6000 MT/sBest
CAS Latency
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 38-27%
- G.Skill Flare X5 F5-6000J3038F32GX2-FX5
- 30Best
Module Count
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 1
- G.Skill Flare X5 F5-6000J3038F32GX2-FX5
- 2
RAM Segment
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- Desktop DDR5
- G.Skill Flare X5 F5-6000J3038F32GX2-FX5
- Desktop DDR5
Form Factor
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- Desktop DIMM
- G.Skill Flare X5 F5-6000J3038F32GX2-FX5
- Desktop DIMM
Capacity Per Module
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 16 GB-50%
- G.Skill Flare X5 F5-6000J3038F32GX2-FX5
- 32 GBBest
True Latency
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 14.6 ns-46%
- G.Skill Flare X5 F5-6000J3038F32GX2-FX5
- 10.0 nsBest
Peak Bandwidth
- ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module
- 41.6 GB/s-57%
- G.Skill Flare X5 F5-6000J3038F32GX2-FX5
- 96.0 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 Flare X5 F5-6000J3038F32GX2-FX5 if you want the higher speed score (8.3 vs 5.5), the higher capacity (64 GB vs 16 GB) and the higher speed (6000 MT/s vs 5200 MT/s).
Price comparison
| Retailer | ADATA AX5U5200C3816G-B 16GB DDR5-5200 CL38 Bare/Tray Module | G.Skill Flare X5 F5-6000J3038F32GX2-FX5 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $5.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
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
G.Skill Flare X5 F5-6000J3038F32GX2-FX5
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
The tightest-timing, low-profile, non-RGB 64GB DDR5-6000 option we carry from G.Skill, a genuine upgrade over the CL36 sibling kit for AMD builds that can run CL30 stably at this capacity, with the caveat that we could not verify the exact requested part number at retail.
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