Updated July 14, 2026 · 252 modules
SK Hynix leads on segment $/GB. Buy live Amazon kits below — brand pages for the full catalogs.
Patriot
$16.20/GB
DDR5 32GB $/GB
SK Hynix
$5.15/GB
DDR4 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
Verify on Amazon.com before purchasing — checkout price applies.SK Hynix
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
Verify on Amazon.com before purchasing — checkout price applies.Patriot
Patriot Memory Signature Line DDR4 16GB (2 x 8GB) 2666MHz (PC4-21300) UDIMM Dual Kit Memory Kit PSD416G2666K$97.99
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; 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
SK Hynix
Hynix 8GB PC4-21300 DDR4-2666MHz 260-Pin SODIMM 1.2V Single Rank Memory Module HMA81GS6CJR8N-VK
$56.90
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Price per GB by capacity
Apples-to-apples at each capacity tier
| Capacity | Patriot | SK Hynix |
|---|---|---|
| 8GB | $10.70/GB | $6.35/GB |
| 16GB | $11.49/GB | $6.76/GB |
| 32GB | $17.12/GB | $5.83/GB |
| 64GB | $12.70/GB | $7.50/GB |
Capacity coverage
How many SKUs at each capacity
| Capacity | Patriot | SK Hynix |
|---|---|---|
| 1GB | 1 | 1 |
| 2GB | 1 | 4 |
| 4GB | 5 | 16 |
| 8GB | 25 | 27 |
| 12GB | 2 | — |
| 16GB | 46 | 34 |
| 32GB | 43 | 16 |
| 48GB | 11 | — |
| 64GB | 12 | 5 |
| 96GB | 3 | — |
Speed mix & form factors
Where each brand concentrates its lineup
Patriot speeds
SK Hynix speeds
Patriot DDR / form
SK Hynix DDR / form
Answers use live segment pricing and catalog counts — updated July 14, 2026.
SK Hynix leads on DDR4 32GB $/GB at $5.15/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.
SK Hynix averages 4.4★ across 103 tracked modules (36 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 (Patriot 4.4★ vs SK Hynix 4.4★) and the most-trusted kits on this page. Buy the Amazon kit that matches your capacity and platform.
Patriot and SK Hynix have similar average customer ratings.
Patriot offers more variety with 149 tracked modules vs SK Hynix's 103.
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.
Patriot has 16 SO-DIMM modules tracked; SK Hynix has 35. Browse Patriot or SK Hynix brand pages, or use the RAM Finder for laptop upgrades.