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Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB vs Corsair CMK64GX5M2B5200C40 64GB: Comparison

Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB and Corsair CMK64GX5M2B5200C40 64GB separate most on capacity: Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB at 16 GB, Corsair CMK64GX5M2B5200C40 64GB at 64 GB, 75% in favor of Corsair CMK64GX5M2B5200C40 64GB. Capacity Per Module splits them by another 50%, again favoring Corsair CMK64GX5M2B5200C40 64GB. They match on 11 other specifications, including ddr generation, speed and cas latency.

Pick the Corsair CMK64GX5M2B5200C40 64GB if that matters to you: 4x the capacity (64 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, Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB or Corsair CMK64GX5M2B5200C40 64GB?

On paper, Corsair CMK64GX5M2B5200C40 64GB has the edge on capacity, at 64 GB vs Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB at 16 GB.

What is the main difference between Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB and Corsair CMK64GX5M2B5200C40 64GB?

The Corsair CMK64GX5M2B5200C40 64GB is the stronger choice on paper: it has 4x the capacity (64 GB vs 16 GB), which is what keeps browser tabs, games and editing apps from spilling to the SSD.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Speed Score

    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    5.5/10Best
    Corsair CMK64GX5M2B5200C40 64GB
    5.5/10Best

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

  • DDR Generation

    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    DDR5
    Corsair CMK64GX5M2B5200C40 64GB
    DDR5
  • Brand

    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    Corsair
    Corsair CMK64GX5M2B5200C40 64GB
    Corsair
  • Part Number

    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    CMK5X16G1B52C40A2
    Corsair CMK64GX5M2B5200C40 64GB
    CMK64GX5M2B5200C40
  • Capacity

    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    16 GB-75%
    Corsair CMK64GX5M2B5200C40 64GB
    64 GBBest
  • Speed

    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    5200 MT/s
    Corsair CMK64GX5M2B5200C40 64GB
    5200 MT/s
  • CAS Latency

    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    40
    Corsair CMK64GX5M2B5200C40 64GB
    40
  • RAM Segment

    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    Desktop DDR5
    Corsair CMK64GX5M2B5200C40 64GB
    Desktop DDR5
  • Module Count

    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    1
    Corsair CMK64GX5M2B5200C40 64GB
    2
  • Form Factor

    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    Desktop DIMM
    Corsair CMK64GX5M2B5200C40 64GB
    Desktop DIMM
  • RGB Lighting

    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    No
    Corsair CMK64GX5M2B5200C40 64GB
    No
  • Capacity Per Module

    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    16 GB-50%
    Corsair CMK64GX5M2B5200C40 64GB
    32 GBBest
  • True Latency

    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    15.4 ns
    Corsair CMK64GX5M2B5200C40 64GB
    15.4 ns
  • Memory IC

    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    Undisclosed
    Corsair CMK64GX5M2B5200C40 64GB
    Undisclosed
  • Colour

    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    Black
    Corsair CMK64GX5M2B5200C40 64GB
    Black
  • Platform Sweet Spot

    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    AM5
    Corsair CMK64GX5M2B5200C40 64GB
    AM5
  • OC Profile

    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    XMP 3.0
    Corsair CMK64GX5M2B5200C40 64GB
    XMP 3.0
  • Peak Bandwidth

    Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB
    41.6 GB/s-50%
    Corsair CMK64GX5M2B5200C40 64GB
    83.2 GB/sBest

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose Corsair CMK5X16G1B52C40A2 16GB if you want the higher speed (5200 MT/s vs 5200 MT/s), the lower CAS latency (40 vs 40) and the lower true latency (15.4 ns vs 15.4 ns).

    Choose Corsair CMK64GX5M2B5200C40 64GB if you want the higher capacity (64 GB vs 16 GB), the higher capacity per module (32 GB vs 16 GB) and the higher peak bandwidth (83.2 GB/s vs 41.6 GB/s).

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