Updated July 14, 2026 · 270 modules
Silicon Power leads on segment $/GB; Crucial leads on ratings. Buy live Amazon kits below — brand pages for the full catalogs.
Crucial
$14.69/GB
DDR5 32GB $/GB
Silicon Power
$12.81/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
Verify on Amazon.com before purchasing — checkout price applies.Silicon Power
Silicon Power DDR5 64GB Kit (2 x 32GB) 5600MHz (PC5-44800) CL46 1.1V SODIMM Non-ECC Laptop RAM Computer Memory SU064GBSVU560F22EC$699.97
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.Silicon Power
Silicon Power DDR4 32GB (2x16GB) 3200MHz (PC4-25600) CL22 SODIMM 260-Pin 1.2V Non-ECC Laptop RAM Notebook Computer Memory SP032GBSFU320X22$194.97
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Silicon Power is the budget pick on segment $/GB; Crucial may win on ratings or selection.
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
Silicon Power
Silicon Power DDR4 16GB 3200MHz (PC4-25600) CL22 SODIMM 260-Pin 1.2V Non-ECC Laptop RAM Notebook Computer Memory SU016GBSFU320F02AB
$99.97
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Price per GB by capacity
Apples-to-apples at each capacity tier
| Capacity | Crucial | Silicon Power |
|---|---|---|
| 8GB | $8.45/GB | $10.11/GB |
| 16GB | $8.96/GB | $9.17/GB |
| 32GB | $10.65/GB | $10.84/GB |
| 64GB | $12.30/GB | $12.87/GB |
| 128GB | $6.82/GB | — |
Capacity coverage
How many SKUs at each capacity
| Capacity | Crucial | Silicon Power |
|---|---|---|
| 1GB | — | 3 |
| 2GB | 2 | 6 |
| 4GB | 9 | 3 |
| 8GB | 22 | 15 |
| 12GB | — | 1 |
| 16GB | 48 | 29 |
| 24GB | 1 | 2 |
| 32GB | 47 | 39 |
| 48GB | 5 | — |
| 64GB | 20 | 10 |
| 96GB | 2 | — |
| 128GB | 2 | — |
| 256GB | 1 | — |
Speed mix & form factors
Where each brand concentrates its lineup
Crucial speeds
Silicon Power speeds
Crucial DDR / form
Silicon Power DDR / form
Answers use live segment pricing and catalog counts — updated July 14, 2026.
Silicon Power leads on DDR5 32GB $/GB at $12.81/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.
Silicon Power averages 4.4★ across 110 tracked modules (22 rated 4.7★+). Compare the most-trusted picks below and browse the Silicon Power brand page for the full lineup.
For value, start with Silicon Power on segment $/GB today. For reliability, compare average ratings (Crucial 4.6★ vs Silicon Power 4.4★) and the most-trusted kits on this page. Buy the Amazon kit that matches your capacity and platform.
Crucial averages 4.6★ vs Silicon Power's 4.4★ across their product ranges.
Crucial offers more variety with 160 tracked modules vs Silicon Power's 110.
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). Silicon Power currently leads on segment $/GB — buy a dual-stick kit from the Amazon picks above.
Crucial has 68 SO-DIMM modules tracked; Silicon Power has 26. Browse Crucial or Silicon Power brand pages, or use the RAM Finder for laptop upgrades.