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ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY vs Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38 24GB: Comparison

ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY and Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38 24GB separate most on capacity: ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY at 16 GB, Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38 24GB at 48 GB, 67% in favor of Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38 24GB. Capacity Per Module splits them by another 67%, again favoring Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38 24GB. They match on 7 other specifications, including ddr generation, speed and cas latency.

Pick the Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38 24GB if that matters to you: 3x the capacity (48 GB vs 16 GB), which is what keeps browser tabs, games and editing apps from spilling to the SSD. Both kits must match your motherboard's memory generation.

Which is better, ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY or Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38 24GB?

On paper, Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38 24GB has the edge on capacity, at 48 GB vs ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY at 16 GB.

What is the main difference between ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY and Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38 24GB?

The Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38 24GB is the stronger choice on paper: it has 3x the capacity (48 GB vs 16 GB), which is what keeps browser tabs, games and editing apps from spilling to the SSD.

ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY (16GB (2x8GB)/DDR5 5200MHz/CL38/RGB Gray)
ADATAADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY
Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38 24GB
CorsairCorsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38 24GB

Specs and benchmarks

  • Speed Score

    ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY
    5.5/10Best
    Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38 24GB
    5.5/10Best

    How fast this kit is for its memory type, rated from its speed and latency. 10 is the fastest.

  • DDR Generation

    ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY
    DDR5
    Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38 24GB
    DDR5

  • Brand

    ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY
    ADATA
    Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38 24GB
    Corsair

  • Part Number

    ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY
    AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY
    Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38 24GB
    CMK48GX5M2B5200C38

  • Capacity

    ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY
    16 GB-67%
    Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38 24GB
    48 GBBest

  • Speed

    ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY
    5200 MT/s
    Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38 24GB
    5200 MT/s

  • CAS Latency

    ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY
    38
    Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38 24GB
    38

  • RAM Segment

    ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY
    Desktop DDR5
    Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38 24GB
    Desktop DDR5

  • Module Count

    ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY
    2
    Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38 24GB
    2

  • Form Factor

    ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY
    UDIMM
    Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38 24GB
    Desktop DIMM

  • Capacity Per Module

    ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY
    8 GB-67%
    Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38 24GB
    24 GBBest

  • True Latency

    ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY
    14.6 ns
    Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38 24GB
    14.6 ns

  • OC Profile

    ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY
    XMP 3.0 + EXPO
    Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38 24GB
    XMP 3.0

  • Peak Bandwidth

    ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY
    83.2 GB/sBest
    Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38 24GB
    83.2 GB/sBest

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY if you want the higher speed (5200 MT/s vs 5200 MT/s), the lower CAS latency (38 vs 38) and the lower true latency (14.6 ns vs 14.6 ns).

    Choose Corsair CMK48GX5M2B5200C38 24GB if you want the higher capacity (48 GB vs 16 GB) and the higher capacity per module (24 GB vs 8 GB).

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