Updated August 28, 2026 · 228 modules
SK Hynix leads on segment $/GB; Corsair leads on ratings. Buy live Amazon kits below — brand pages for the full catalogs.
Corsair
$16.00/GB
DDR5 32GB $/GB
SK Hynix
$4.65/GB
DDR4 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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KLEVV CRAS V RGB DDR5 64GB (2x32GB) 6000MHz CL30 SK Hynix A-Die 1.35V Gaming Desktop Ram Memory XMP 3.0 / AMD Expo Ready - Black (KD5BGUA80-60A300G)$872.99
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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.SK Hynix
SK HYNIX 16GB 2X8GB DDR4 PC4-19200 2400MHZ 1RX8 CL17 Memory KIT HMA81GS6MFR8N-UH$125.72
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SK Hynix is the budget pick on segment $/GB; Corsair 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
SK Hynix
Hynix 8GB PC4-21300 DDR4-2666MHz 260-Pin SODIMM 1.2V Single Rank Memory Module HMA81GS6CJR8N-VK
$57.41
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Price per GB by capacity
Apples-to-apples at each capacity tier
| Capacity | Corsair | SK Hynix |
|---|---|---|
| 8GB | — | $6.43/GB |
| 16GB | $14.11/GB | $6.48/GB |
| 32GB | $15.13/GB | $5.63/GB |
| 64GB | $14.49/GB | $7.62/GB |
| 128GB | $10.14/GB | — |
Capacity coverage
How many SKUs at each capacity
| Capacity | Corsair | SK Hynix |
|---|---|---|
| 1GB | — | 1 |
| 2GB | — | 4 |
| 4GB | — | 16 |
| 8GB | — | 27 |
| 16GB | 21 | 34 |
| 32GB | 59 | 15 |
| 48GB | 3 | — |
| 64GB | 29 | 5 |
| 96GB | 12 | — |
| 128GB | 2 | — |
Speed mix & form factors
Where each brand concentrates its lineup
Corsair speeds
SK Hynix speeds
Corsair DDR / form
SK Hynix DDR / form
Answers use live segment pricing and catalog counts — updated August 28, 2026.
SK Hynix leads on DDR4 32GB $/GB at $4.65/GB vs Corsair at $16.00/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.
SK Hynix averages 4.4★ across 102 tracked modules (35 rated 4.7★+). Compare the most-trusted picks below and browse the SK Hynix brand page for the full lineup.
For value, start with SK Hynix on segment $/GB today. For reliability, compare average ratings (Corsair 4.6★ vs SK Hynix 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 SK Hynix's 4.4★ across their product ranges.
Corsair offers more variety with 126 tracked modules vs SK Hynix's 102.
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). SK Hynix currently leads on segment $/GB — buy a dual-stick kit from the Amazon picks above.
Corsair has 8 SO-DIMM modules tracked; SK Hynix has 35. Browse Corsair or SK Hynix brand pages, or use the RAM Finder for laptop upgrades.