ADATA AD5U480016G-DT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 vs PNY XLR8 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
ADATA AD5U480016G-DT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40
2×16 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL40PNY XLR8 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL18ADATA AD5U480016G-DT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 and PNY XLR8 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72.
- Total capacity: ADATA AD5U480016G-DT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: ADATA AD5U480016G-DT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: PNY XLR8 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL40).
- PNY XLR8 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 16.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
ADATA AD5U480016G-DT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
PNY XLR8 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| ADATA AD5U480016G-DT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 | PNY XLR8 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | Gear score | 72 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 4,800 MHz | Speed | 3,600 MHz |
| CL40 | CAS latency | CL18 |
| ≈ $280 | Estimated price | ≈ $66 |
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FAQ
Is ADATA AD5U480016G-DT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 or PNY XLR8 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 better?
ADATA AD5U480016G-DT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 and PNY XLR8 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72. Total capacity: ADATA AD5U480016G-DT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: ADATA AD5U480016G-DT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: PNY XLR8 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL40).
Which one is faster?
Speed: ADATA AD5U480016G-DT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: ADATA AD5U480016G-DT 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 ≈ $280, PNY XLR8 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 ≈ $66. Current prices vary by store.