Updated July 14, 2026 · 276 modules
Corsair leads on segment $/GB; Corsair leads on ratings. Buy live Amazon kits below — brand pages for the full catalogs.
Corsair
$14.84/GB
DDR5 32GB $/GB
Patriot
$16.20/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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Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 RGB DDR5 RAM 48GB (2X24GB) 8000MT/s CL38 1.45v UDIMM Desktop Gaming Memory Kit Compatible with Intel XMP - PVXR548G80C38K$249.99
Verify on Amazon.com before purchasing — checkout price applies.Corsair
Corsair Vengeance LPX 128GB (4x32GB) DDR4 3600 (PC4-28800) C18 1.35V Desktop Memory - Black$194.99
Verify on Amazon.com before purchasing — checkout price applies.Patriot
Patriot Memory Signature Line DDR4 16GB (2 x 8GB) 2666MHz (PC4-21300) UDIMM Dual Kit Memory Kit PSD416G2666K$97.99
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Corsair leads today on both segment $/GB and ratings across 127 modules.
Segment medians preferred for $/GB (not raw catalog averages). Updated July 14, 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
Patriot
Patriot Signature DDR4 RAM 8GB (1X8GB) 2133MHz CL15 SODIMM Laptop/Notebook Memory Module - PSD48G213381S
$47.99
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Price per GB by capacity
Apples-to-apples at each capacity tier
| Capacity | Corsair | Patriot |
|---|---|---|
| 8GB | — | $10.70/GB |
| 16GB | $13.22/GB | $11.49/GB |
| 32GB | $14.16/GB | $17.12/GB |
| 64GB | $12.32/GB | $12.70/GB |
| 128GB | $5.04/GB | — |
Capacity coverage
How many SKUs at each capacity
| Capacity | Corsair | Patriot |
|---|---|---|
| 1GB | — | 1 |
| 2GB | — | 1 |
| 4GB | — | 5 |
| 8GB | — | 25 |
| 12GB | — | 2 |
| 16GB | 22 | 46 |
| 32GB | 59 | 43 |
| 48GB | 3 | 11 |
| 64GB | 29 | 12 |
| 96GB | 12 | 3 |
| 128GB | 2 | — |
Speed mix & form factors
Where each brand concentrates its lineup
Corsair speeds
Patriot speeds
Corsair DDR / form
Patriot DDR / form
Answers use live segment pricing and catalog counts — updated July 14, 2026.
Corsair leads on DDR5 32GB $/GB at $14.84/GB vs Patriot at $16.20/GB (updated July 14, 2026).
Corsair averages 4.6★ across 127 tracked modules (73 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.
Patriot averages 4.4★ across 149 tracked modules (27 rated 4.7★+). Compare the most-trusted picks below and browse the Patriot brand page for the full lineup.
For value, start with Corsair on segment $/GB today. For reliability, compare average ratings (Corsair 4.6★ vs Patriot 4.4★) and the most-trusted kits on this page. Buy the Amazon kit that matches your capacity and platform.
Corsair averages 4.6★ vs Patriot's 4.4★ across their product ranges.
Patriot offers more variety with 149 tracked modules vs Corsair's 127.
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 9 SO-DIMM modules tracked; Patriot has 16. Browse Corsair or Patriot brand pages, or use the RAM Finder for laptop upgrades.