Updated August 28, 2026 · 182 modules
HyperX leads on segment $/GB; HyperX leads on ratings. Buy live Amazon kits below — brand pages for the full catalogs.
HyperX is a RAM brand (formerly Kingston's gaming memory line), not another word for computer memory. This page is Crucial vs HyperX modules — see HyperX RAM prices or all DDR5 prices.
Crucial
$16.25/GB
DDR5 32GB $/GB
HyperX
$6.52/GB
DDR4 32GB $/GB
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Best buyable DDR4 and DDR5 kits by $/GB (dual-stick preferred)
Crucial
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
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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
Verify on Amazon.com before purchasing — checkout price applies.HyperX
A-Tech 32GB (2x16GB) RAM Replacement for Kingston HyperX HX424C15FB4K2/32 | DDR4 2400MHz PC4-19200 UDIMM Non-ECC 1Rx8 1.2V 288-Pin Memory Kit$208.64
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HyperX leads today on both segment $/GB and ratings across 22 modules.
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
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
HyperX
Kingston HyperX FURY 8GB 1600MHz DDR3 CL10 DIMM - Black (HX316C10FB/8)
$44.35
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Price per GB by capacity
Apples-to-apples at each capacity tier
| Capacity | Crucial | HyperX |
|---|---|---|
| 8GB | $8.33/GB | $5.46/GB |
| 16GB | $9.36/GB | $7.85/GB |
| 32GB | $11.22/GB | $6.52/GB |
| 64GB | $12.13/GB | — |
| 128GB | $13.43/GB | $7.27/GB |
Capacity coverage
How many SKUs at each capacity
| Capacity | Crucial | HyperX |
|---|---|---|
| 2GB | 2 | — |
| 4GB | 9 | 4 |
| 8GB | 21 | 8 |
| 16GB | 48 | 8 |
| 24GB | 1 | — |
| 32GB | 48 | 1 |
| 48GB | 5 | — |
| 64GB | 20 | — |
| 96GB | 2 | — |
| 128GB | 2 | 1 |
| 256GB | 1 | — |
Speed mix & form factors
Where each brand concentrates its lineup
Crucial speeds
HyperX speeds
Crucial DDR / form
HyperX DDR / form
Answers use live segment pricing and catalog counts — updated August 28, 2026.
No. HyperX is a specific memory brand (formerly Kingston's gaming line), not a synonym for computer RAM. This page compares Crucial vs HyperX modules by price and value. For HyperX kit prices see the HyperX brand page; for all memory see DDR4 and DDR5 price pages.
Compare segment $/GB today: Crucial ~$16.25/GB vs HyperX ~$6.52/GB. Buy the Amazon value kit that matches your capacity and platform — brand alone matters less than speed and timings.
HyperX leads on DDR4 32GB $/GB at $6.52/GB vs Crucial at $16.25/GB (updated August 28, 2026).
Crucial averages 4.6★ across 160 tracked modules (75 rated 4.7★+). For most buyers, prioritise dual-stick kits with the right speed for your platform — see the Amazon picks and Crucial brand page.
HyperX averages 4.8★ across 22 tracked modules (5 rated 4.7★+). Compare the most-trusted picks below and browse the HyperX brand page for the full lineup.
For value, start with HyperX on segment $/GB today. For reliability, compare average ratings (Crucial 4.6★ vs HyperX 4.8★) and the most-trusted kits on this page. Buy the Amazon kit that matches your capacity and platform.
HyperX averages 4.8★ vs Crucial's 4.6★ across their product ranges.
Crucial offers more variety with 160 tracked modules vs HyperX's 22.
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). HyperX currently leads on segment $/GB — buy a dual-stick kit from the Amazon picks above.
Crucial has 68 SO-DIMM modules tracked; HyperX has 0. Browse Crucial or HyperX brand pages, or use the RAM Finder for laptop upgrades.