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ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 vs Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3466 CL18

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 · Mushkin

Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3466 CL18

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3466 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed67
Latency87
Generation62
Verdict

ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 and Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78.

  • Speed: ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,466 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL38).
  • Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 has lower true latency (10.4 ns vs 14.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3466 CL18

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3466 CL18
78Gear score78
DDR5TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×16 GBKit2×16 GB
5,200 MHzSpeed3,466 MHz
CL38CAS latencyCL18

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 Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 better?

ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 and Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78. Speed: ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,466 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL38). Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 has lower true latency (10.4 ns vs 14.6 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: ADATA XPG LANCER 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,466 MHz).