Memory kits / Comparison

ADATA XPG CASTER RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL40 vs ADATA XPG SPECTRIX D50 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

RAM · ADATA

ADATA XPG CASTER RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL40

1×16 GB · DDR5 · 6400 MHz · CL40
GEAR SCORE 80.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed92
Latency72
Generation100
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RAM · ADATA

ADATA XPG SPECTRIX D50 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

1×32 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 80.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed70
Latency90
Generation62
Verdict

ADATA XPG CASTER RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL40 and ADATA XPG SPECTRIX D50 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 80.

  • Total capacity: ADATA XPG SPECTRIX D50 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: ADATA XPG CASTER RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL40 leads (6,400 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: ADATA XPG SPECTRIX D50 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL40).
  • ADATA XPG SPECTRIX D50 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

ADATA XPG CASTER RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL40

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

ADATA XPG SPECTRIX D50 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA XPG CASTER RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL40ADATA XPG SPECTRIX D50 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
80Gear score80
DDR5TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
1×16 GBKit1×32 GB
6,400 MHzSpeed3,600 MHz
CL40CAS latencyCL18
≈ $166Estimated price≈ $218

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FAQ

Is ADATA XPG CASTER RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL40 or ADATA XPG SPECTRIX D50 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 better?

ADATA XPG CASTER RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL40 and ADATA XPG SPECTRIX D50 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 80. Total capacity: ADATA XPG SPECTRIX D50 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: ADATA XPG CASTER RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL40 leads (6,400 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: ADATA XPG SPECTRIX D50 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL40).

Which one is faster?

Speed: ADATA XPG CASTER RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL40 leads (6,400 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ADATA XPG CASTER RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL40 ≈ $166, ADATA XPG SPECTRIX D50 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 ≈ $218. Current prices vary by store.