Updated July 14, 2026 · 376 modules
Samsung leads on segment $/GB; Samsung leads on ratings. Buy live Amazon kits below — brand pages for the full catalogs.
Crucial
$14.69/GB
DDR5 32GB $/GB
Samsung
$14.37/GB
DDR5 32GB $/GB
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Best buyable DDR4 and DDR5 kits by $/GB (dual-stick preferred)
Crucial
Crucial Pro 128GB Kit (2x64GB) DDR5 RAM, 5600MHz (or 5200MHz or 4800MHz) Desktop Gaming Memory UDIMM, Compatible with Latest Intel & AMD CPU CP2K64G56C46U5$395.00
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Samsung 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800MHz PC5-38400 SODIMM 2Rx8 Dual Rank CL40 1.1v 262pin Non-ECCM425R4GA3BB0-CQK Laptop Notebook RAM Memory Upgrade$710.00
Verify on Amazon.com before purchasing — checkout price applies.Crucial
Crucial Bundle with 256GB (8 x 32GB) DDR4 PC4-21300 2666MHz RDIMM (8 x CT32G4RFD4266), Dual Ranked Registered ECC Memory$1599.00
Verify on Amazon.com before purchasing — checkout price applies.Samsung
Samsung Memory Bundle with 128GB (4 x 32GB) DDR4 PC4-21300 2666MHz RDIMM (4 x M393A4K40CB2-CTD) Registered Server Memory$689.00
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Samsung leads today on both segment $/GB and ratings across 216 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
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
$848.94
Samsung
SAMSUNG M471A1K43CB1-CRC 8GB DDR4 2400MH Memory Module (8 GB, 1 x 8 GB, DDR4, 2400 MHz, 260-Pin SO-DIMM)
$59.75
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Price per GB by capacity
Apples-to-apples at each capacity tier
| Capacity | Crucial | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| 8GB | $8.45/GB | $8.94/GB |
| 16GB | $8.96/GB | $9.80/GB |
| 32GB | $10.65/GB | $10.41/GB |
| 64GB | $12.30/GB | $11.78/GB |
| 128GB | $6.82/GB | $11.03/GB |
Capacity coverage
How many SKUs at each capacity
| Capacity | Crucial | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| 2GB | 2 | 1 |
| 4GB | 9 | 18 |
| 8GB | 22 | 61 |
| 16GB | 48 | 62 |
| 24GB | 1 | — |
| 32GB | 47 | 45 |
| 48GB | 5 | — |
| 64GB | 20 | 19 |
| 96GB | 2 | — |
| 128GB | 2 | 6 |
| 256GB | 1 | 3 |
Speed mix & form factors
Where each brand concentrates its lineup
Crucial speeds
Samsung speeds
Crucial DDR / form
Samsung DDR / form
Answers use live segment pricing and catalog counts — updated July 14, 2026.
Samsung leads on DDR5 32GB $/GB at $14.37/GB vs Crucial at $14.69/GB (updated July 14, 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.
Samsung averages 4.7★ across 216 tracked modules (93 rated 4.7★+). Compare the most-trusted picks below and browse the Samsung brand page for the full lineup.
For value, start with Samsung on segment $/GB today. For reliability, compare average ratings (Crucial 4.6★ vs Samsung 4.7★) and the most-trusted kits on this page. Buy the Amazon kit that matches your capacity and platform.
Samsung averages 4.7★ vs Crucial's 4.6★ across their product ranges.
Samsung offers more variety with 216 tracked modules vs Crucial's 160.
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). Samsung currently leads on segment $/GB — buy a dual-stick kit from the Amazon picks above.
Crucial has 68 SO-DIMM modules tracked; Samsung has 102. Browse Crucial or Samsung brand pages, or use the RAM Finder for laptop upgrades.