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ADATA XPG Lancer RGB AX5U5200C3816G-DCLARBK vs Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB: Comparison

ADATA XPG Lancer RGB AX5U5200C3816G-DCLARBK and Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB separate most on capacity: ADATA XPG Lancer RGB AX5U5200C3816G-DCLARBK at 32 GB, Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB at 16 GB, 50% in favor of ADATA XPG Lancer RGB AX5U5200C3816G-DCLARBK. Peak Bandwidth splits them by another 50%, again favoring ADATA XPG Lancer RGB AX5U5200C3816G-DCLARBK. They match on 5 other specifications, including ddr generation, speed and ram segment.

Pick the ADATA XPG Lancer RGB AX5U5200C3816G-DCLARBK if that matters to you: 2x the capacity (32 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 Lancer RGB AX5U5200C3816G-DCLARBK or Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB?

On paper, ADATA XPG Lancer RGB AX5U5200C3816G-DCLARBK has the edge on capacity, at 32 GB vs Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB at 16 GB.

What is the main difference between ADATA XPG Lancer RGB AX5U5200C3816G-DCLARBK and Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB?

The ADATA XPG Lancer RGB AX5U5200C3816G-DCLARBK is the stronger choice on paper: it has 2x the capacity (32 GB vs 16 GB), which is what keeps browser tabs, games and editing apps from spilling to the SSD.

ADATA XPG Lancer RGB AX5U5200C3816G-DCLARBK (32GB (2x16GB)/DDR5 5200MHz/CL38/RGB Black)
ADATAADATA XPG Lancer RGB AX5U5200C3816G-DCLARBK
Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
CorsairCorsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB

Specs and benchmarks

  • Speed Score

    ADATA XPG Lancer RGB AX5U5200C3816G-DCLARBK
    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 Lancer RGB AX5U5200C3816G-DCLARBK
    DDR5
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    DDR5

  • Brand

    ADATA XPG Lancer RGB AX5U5200C3816G-DCLARBK
    ADATA
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    Corsair

  • Part Number

    ADATA XPG Lancer RGB AX5U5200C3816G-DCLARBK
    AX5U5200C3816G-DCLARBK
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    CMK5X16G1B52C40A2

  • Capacity

    ADATA XPG Lancer RGB AX5U5200C3816G-DCLARBK
    32 GBBest
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    16 GB-50%

  • Speed

    ADATA XPG Lancer RGB AX5U5200C3816G-DCLARBK
    5200 MT/s
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    5200 MT/s

  • CAS Latency

    ADATA XPG Lancer RGB AX5U5200C3816G-DCLARBK
    38Best
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    40-5%

  • RAM Segment

    ADATA XPG Lancer RGB AX5U5200C3816G-DCLARBK
    Desktop DDR5
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    Desktop DDR5

  • Module Count

    ADATA XPG Lancer RGB AX5U5200C3816G-DCLARBK
    2
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    1

  • Form Factor

    ADATA XPG Lancer RGB AX5U5200C3816G-DCLARBK
    UDIMM
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    Desktop DIMM

  • RGB Lighting

    ADATA XPG Lancer RGB AX5U5200C3816G-DCLARBK
    Yes
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    No

  • Capacity Per Module

    ADATA XPG Lancer RGB AX5U5200C3816G-DCLARBK
    16 GB
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    16 GB

  • True Latency

    ADATA XPG Lancer RGB AX5U5200C3816G-DCLARBK
    14.6 nsBest
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    15.4 ns-5%

  • Colour

    ADATA XPG Lancer RGB AX5U5200C3816G-DCLARBK
    Black
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    Black

  • OC Profile

    ADATA XPG Lancer RGB AX5U5200C3816G-DCLARBK
    XMP 3.0 + EXPO
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    XMP 3.0

  • Peak Bandwidth

    ADATA XPG Lancer RGB AX5U5200C3816G-DCLARBK
    83.2 GB/sBest
    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    41.6 GB/s-50%

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose ADATA XPG Lancer RGB AX5U5200C3816G-DCLARBK if you want the higher capacity (32 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 already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

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