Updated July 14, 2026 · 285 modules
Timetec leads on segment $/GB; Timetec leads on ratings. Buy live Amazon kits below — brand pages for the full catalogs.
Patriot
$16.20/GB
DDR5 32GB $/GB
Timetec
$11.56/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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Timetec 64GB KIT(2x32GB) DDR5 5600MHz PC5-44800 Unbuffered Non-ECC 1.1V CL46 2Rx8 Dual Rank 288 Pin UDIMM Desktop Memory RAM Module Upgrade$600.99
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.Timetec
Timetec Pinnacle Konduit RGB DDR4 3200MHz PC4-25600 CL16-18-18-38 XMP2.0 Overclocking 1.35V Compatible for AMD and Intel Desktop Gaming PC Memory Module RAM (RGB White, 64GB KIT(4x16GB))$249.99
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Timetec leads today on both segment $/GB and ratings across 136 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
Patriot
Patriot Signature DDR4 RAM 8GB (1X8GB) 2133MHz CL15 SODIMM Laptop/Notebook Memory Module - PSD48G213381S
$47.99
Timetec
Timetec 32GB KIT(4x8GB) DDR3L / DDR3 1600MHz (DDR3L-1600) PC3L-12800 / PC3-12800 Non-ECC Unbuffered 1.35V/1.5V CL11 2Rx8 Dual Rank 240 Pin UDIMM Desktop PC Computer Memory RAM(SDRAM) Module Upgrade
$73.99
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Price per GB by capacity
Apples-to-apples at each capacity tier
| Capacity | Patriot | Timetec |
|---|---|---|
| 8GB | $10.70/GB | $4.42/GB |
| 16GB | $11.49/GB | $5.65/GB |
| 32GB | $17.12/GB | $6.13/GB |
| 64GB | $12.70/GB | $6.22/GB |
| 128GB | — | $6.26/GB |
Capacity coverage
How many SKUs at each capacity
| Capacity | Patriot | Timetec |
|---|---|---|
| 1GB | 1 | — |
| 2GB | 1 | — |
| 4GB | 5 | 9 |
| 8GB | 25 | 25 |
| 12GB | 2 | — |
| 16GB | 46 | 46 |
| 32GB | 43 | 40 |
| 48GB | 11 | — |
| 64GB | 12 | 11 |
| 96GB | 3 | — |
| 128GB | — | 3 |
| 256GB | — | 2 |
Speed mix & form factors
Where each brand concentrates its lineup
Patriot speeds
Timetec speeds
Patriot DDR / form
Timetec DDR / form
Answers use live segment pricing and catalog counts — updated July 14, 2026.
Timetec leads on DDR5 32GB $/GB at $11.56/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.
Timetec averages 4.6★ across 136 tracked modules (66 rated 4.7★+). Compare the most-trusted picks below and browse the Timetec brand page for the full lineup.
For value, start with Timetec on segment $/GB today. For reliability, compare average ratings (Patriot 4.4★ vs Timetec 4.6★) and the most-trusted kits on this page. Buy the Amazon kit that matches your capacity and platform.
Timetec averages 4.6★ vs Patriot's 4.4★ across their product ranges.
Patriot offers more variety with 149 tracked modules vs Timetec's 136.
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). Timetec currently leads on segment $/GB — buy a dual-stick kit from the Amazon picks above.
Patriot has 16 SO-DIMM modules tracked; Timetec has 59. Browse Patriot or Timetec brand pages, or use the RAM Finder for laptop upgrades.