Updated July 14, 2026 · 189 modules
PNY leads on segment $/GB; Patriot leads on ratings. Buy live Amazon kits below — brand pages for the full catalogs.
Patriot
$16.20/GB
DDR5 32GB $/GB
PNY
$14.03/GB
DDR5 32GB $/GB
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Best buyable DDR4 and DDR5 kits by $/GB (dual-stick preferred)
Patriot
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
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PNY Performance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 RAM 5600MHz (PC5-44800) - CL46, 1.1V - Compatible with 5200MHz, 4800MHz - Desktop Memory Kit - MD32GK2D5560046-TB - Not Compatible with Intel 15th Gen$379.99
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Patriot Memory Signature Line DDR4 16GB (2 x 8GB) 2666MHz (PC4-21300) UDIMM Dual Kit Memory Kit PSD416G2666K$97.99
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PNY Performance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 DRAM 3200MHz (PC4-25600) CL22 (Compatible with 2933MHz, 2666MHz, 2400MHz or 2133MHz) 1.2V Notebook/Laptop (SODIMM) Computer Memory Kit – MN32GK2D43200-TB$179.99
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PNY is the budget pick on segment $/GB; Patriot 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
Patriot
Patriot Signature DDR4 RAM 8GB (1X8GB) 2133MHz CL15 SODIMM Laptop/Notebook Memory Module - PSD48G213381S
$47.99
PNY
PNY XLR8 Gaming 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 DRAM 3200MHz (PC4-25600) CL20 1.2V Dual Channel Overclocked Notebook/Laptop (SODIMM) Computer Memory Kit – MN32GK2D43200X
$199.99
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Price per GB by capacity
Apples-to-apples at each capacity tier
| Capacity | Patriot | PNY |
|---|---|---|
| 8GB | $10.70/GB | $13.26/GB |
| 16GB | $11.49/GB | $8.97/GB |
| 32GB | $17.12/GB | $9.31/GB |
| 64GB | $12.70/GB | $12.43/GB |
Capacity coverage
How many SKUs at each capacity
| Capacity | Patriot | PNY |
|---|---|---|
| 1GB | 1 | 2 |
| 2GB | 1 | 2 |
| 4GB | 5 | 2 |
| 8GB | 25 | 5 |
| 12GB | 2 | 1 |
| 16GB | 46 | 14 |
| 24GB | — | 1 |
| 32GB | 43 | 12 |
| 48GB | 11 | — |
| 64GB | 12 | 1 |
| 96GB | 3 | — |
Speed mix & form factors
Where each brand concentrates its lineup
Patriot speeds
PNY speeds
Patriot DDR / form
PNY DDR / form
Answers use live segment pricing and catalog counts — updated July 14, 2026.
PNY leads on DDR5 32GB $/GB at $14.03/GB vs Patriot at $16.20/GB (updated July 14, 2026).
Patriot averages 4.4★ across 149 tracked modules (27 rated 4.7★+). For most buyers, prioritise dual-stick kits with the right speed for your platform — see the Amazon picks and Patriot brand page.
PNY averages 4.3★ across 40 tracked modules (8 rated 4.7★+). Compare the most-trusted picks below and browse the PNY brand page for the full lineup.
For value, start with PNY on segment $/GB today. For reliability, compare average ratings (Patriot 4.4★ vs PNY 4.3★) and the most-trusted kits on this page. Buy the Amazon kit that matches your capacity and platform.
Patriot averages 4.4★ vs PNY's 4.3★ across their product ranges.
Patriot offers more variety with 149 tracked modules vs PNY's 40.
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). PNY currently leads on segment $/GB — buy a dual-stick kit from the Amazon picks above.
Patriot has 16 SO-DIMM modules tracked; PNY has 11. Browse Patriot or PNY brand pages, or use the RAM Finder for laptop upgrades.