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ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 vs Crucial Ballistix MAX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4400 CL19

RAM · ADATA

ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL38
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed70
Latency58
Generation100
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RAM · Crucial

Crucial Ballistix MAX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4400 CL19

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4400 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed80
Latency99
Generation62
Verdict

ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 and Crucial Ballistix MAX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4400 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78.

  • Total capacity: ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (5,200 MHz vs 4,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix MAX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4400 CL19 leads (CL19 vs CL38).
  • Crucial Ballistix MAX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4400 CL19 has lower true latency (8.6 ns vs 14.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38

If you care most about total capacity, speed.

Pick this

Crucial Ballistix MAX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4400 CL19

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38Crucial Ballistix MAX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4400 CL19
78Gear score78
DDR5TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×16 GBKit2×8 GB
5,200 MHzSpeed4,400 MHz
CL38CAS latencyCL19

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 or Crucial Ballistix MAX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4400 CL19 better?

ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 and Crucial Ballistix MAX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4400 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78. Total capacity: ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (5,200 MHz vs 4,400 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix MAX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4400 CL19 leads (CL19 vs CL38).

Which one is faster?

Speed: ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (5,200 MHz vs 4,400 MHz).