Updated August 28, 2026 · 286 modules
Corsair leads on segment $/GB. Buy live Amazon kits below — brand pages for the full catalogs.
Corsair
$16.00/GB
DDR5 32GB $/GB
Crucial
$16.25/GB
DDR5 32GB $/GB
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Best buyable DDR4 and DDR5 kits by $/GB (dual-stick preferred)
Corsair
CORSAIR Vengeance RGB DDR5 RAM 96GB (2x48GB) 6000MHz CL30 Intel XMP iCUE Compatible Computer Memory - Black (CMH96GX5M2B6000C30)$189.99
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Crucial Pro 48GB DDR5 RAM Kit (2x24GB), 5600MHz (or 5200MHz or 4800MHz) Desktop Memory, UDIMM 288-Pin, Compatible with 13th Gen Intel Core and AMD Ryzen 7000 - CP2K24G56C46U5$599.95
Verify on Amazon.com before purchasing — checkout price applies.Corsair
CORSAIR Vengeance LPX DDR4 RAM 64GB (2x32GB) 3600MHz CL18-22-22-42 1.35V Intel AMD Desktop Computer Memory - Black (CMK64GX4M2D3600C18)$149.99
Verify on Amazon.com before purchasing — checkout price applies.Crucial
Crucial 32GB DDR4 RAM Kit (2x16GB), 3200MHz (PC4-25600) CL22 Desktop Memory, UDIMM 288-Pin, Downclockable to 2933/2666MHz, Compatible with Intel and AMD Ryzen - CT2K16G4DFRA32A$234.00
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Corsair is the budget pick on segment $/GB; Crucial may win on ratings or selection.
Segment medians preferred for $/GB (not raw catalog averages). Updated August 28, 2026.
Highest rating × review volume — for buyers comparing reliability, not just lowest price
Corsair
CORSAIR Vengeance RGB DDR5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000MHz CL36 AMD EXPO Intel XMP iCUE Compatible Computer Memory – Gray (CMH32GX5M2E6000Z36)
$459.95
Crucial
Crucial 64GB DDR5 RAM, 5600MHz (or 5200MHz or 4800MHz) Desktop Memory Kit, UDIMM 288-Pin, Compatible with 13th Gen Intel Core and AMD Ryzen 7000 - CT2K32G56C46U5
$1,089.48
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Price per GB by capacity
Apples-to-apples at each capacity tier
| Capacity | Corsair | Crucial |
|---|---|---|
| 8GB | — | $8.33/GB |
| 16GB | $14.11/GB | $9.36/GB |
| 32GB | $15.13/GB | $11.22/GB |
| 64GB | $14.49/GB | $12.13/GB |
| 128GB | $10.14/GB | $13.43/GB |
Capacity coverage
How many SKUs at each capacity
| Capacity | Corsair | Crucial |
|---|---|---|
| 2GB | — | 2 |
| 4GB | — | 9 |
| 8GB | — | 21 |
| 16GB | 21 | 48 |
| 24GB | — | 1 |
| 32GB | 59 | 48 |
| 48GB | 3 | 5 |
| 64GB | 29 | 20 |
| 96GB | 12 | 2 |
| 128GB | 2 | 2 |
| 256GB | — | 1 |
Speed mix & form factors
Where each brand concentrates its lineup
Corsair speeds
Crucial speeds
Corsair DDR / form
Crucial DDR / form
Answers use live segment pricing and catalog counts — updated August 28, 2026.
Corsair leads on DDR5 32GB $/GB at $16.00/GB vs Crucial at $16.25/GB (updated August 28, 2026).
Corsair averages 4.6★ across 126 tracked modules (72 rated 4.7★+). For most buyers, prioritise dual-stick kits with the right speed for your platform — see the Amazon picks and Corsair brand page.
Crucial averages 4.6★ across 160 tracked modules (75 rated 4.7★+). Compare the most-trusted picks below and browse the Crucial brand page for the full lineup.
For value, start with Corsair on segment $/GB today. For reliability, compare average ratings (Corsair 4.6★ vs Crucial 4.6★) and the most-trusted kits on this page. Buy the Amazon kit that matches your capacity and platform.
Corsair and Crucial have similar average customer ratings.
Crucial offers more variety with 160 tracked modules vs Corsair's 126.
Both brands offer DDR4 and DDR5 modules in DIMM and SO-DIMM form factors. Compatibility depends on memory type and speed — not the brand. Check your motherboard QVL before buying.
For gaming, prioritise DDR5-6000 CL30 (AMD AM5) or DDR5-5600–6400 (Intel). Corsair currently leads on segment $/GB — buy a dual-stick kit from the Amazon picks above.
Corsair has 8 SO-DIMM modules tracked; Crucial has 68. Browse Corsair or Crucial brand pages, or use the RAM Finder for laptop upgrades.