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ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY vs Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB: Comparison

ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY and Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB separate most on capacity per module: ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY at 8 GB, Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB at 16 GB, 50% in favor of Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB. Peak Bandwidth splits them by another 50%, this time favoring ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY. They match on 4 other specifications, including ddr generation, capacity and speed.

Which is better, ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY or Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB?

On paper, Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB has the edge on capacity per module, at 16 GB vs ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY at 8 GB.

What is the main difference between ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY and Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB?

On paper the two are close; the biggest difference is capacity per module: ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY 8 GB, Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB 16 GB.

ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY (16GB (2x8GB)/DDR5 5200MHz/CL38/RGB Gray)
ADATAADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY
Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
CorsairCorsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB

Specs and benchmarks

  • Speed Score

    ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY
    5.5/10Best
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    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 CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    DDR5

  • Brand

    ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY
    ADATA
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    Corsair

  • Part Number

    ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY
    AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    CMK5X16G1B52C40A2

  • Capacity

    ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY
    16 GB
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    16 GB

  • Speed

    ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY
    5200 MT/s
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    5200 MT/s

  • CAS Latency

    ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY
    38Best
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    40-5%

  • RAM Segment

    ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY
    Desktop DDR5
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    Desktop DDR5

  • Module Count

    ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY
    2
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    1

  • Form Factor

    ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY
    UDIMM
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    Desktop DIMM

  • RGB Lighting

    ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY
    Yes
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    No

  • Capacity Per Module

    ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY
    8 GB-50%
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    16 GBBest

  • True Latency

    ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY
    14.6 nsBest
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    15.4 ns-5%

  • Colour

    ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY
    Gray
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    Black

  • OC Profile

    ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY
    XMP 3.0 + EXPO
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    XMP 3.0

  • Peak Bandwidth

    ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY
    83.2 GB/sBest
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    41.6 GB/s-50%

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose ADATA XPG Caster RGB AX5U5200C388G-DCCARGY if you want the higher capacity (16 GB vs 16 GB), the higher speed (5200 MT/s vs 5200 MT/s) and the lower CAS latency (38 vs 40).

    Choose Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB if you want the higher capacity per module (16 GB vs 8 GB).

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