ADATA XPG LANCER RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 vs Crucial Ballistix MAX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5100 CL19
ADATA XPG LANCER RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38
2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL38Crucial Ballistix MAX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5100 CL19
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 5100 MHz · CL19ADATA XPG LANCER RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 and Crucial Ballistix MAX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5100 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78.
- Total capacity: ADATA XPG LANCER RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: ADATA XPG LANCER RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (5,200 MHz vs 5,100 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix MAX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5100 CL19 leads (CL19 vs CL38).
- Crucial Ballistix MAX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5100 CL19 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 14.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
ADATA XPG LANCER RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
Crucial Ballistix MAX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5100 CL19
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| ADATA XPG LANCER RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 | Crucial Ballistix MAX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5100 CL19 | |
|---|---|---|
| 78 | Gear score | 78 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 5,200 MHz | Speed | 5,100 MHz |
| CL38 | CAS latency | CL19 |
| ≈ $418 | Estimated price | ≈ $1,990 |
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FAQ
Is ADATA XPG LANCER RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 or Crucial Ballistix MAX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5100 CL19 better?
ADATA XPG LANCER RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 and Crucial Ballistix MAX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5100 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78. Total capacity: ADATA XPG LANCER RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: ADATA XPG LANCER RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (5,200 MHz vs 5,100 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix MAX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5100 CL19 leads (CL19 vs CL38).
Which one is faster?
Speed: ADATA XPG LANCER RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 leads (5,200 MHz vs 5,100 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: ADATA XPG LANCER RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL38 ≈ $418, Crucial Ballistix MAX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 5100 CL19 ≈ $1,990. Current prices vary by store.