Updated July 14, 2026 · 143 modules
SK Hynix leads on segment $/GB; SK Hynix leads on ratings. Buy live Amazon kits below — brand pages for the full catalogs.
PNY
$14.03/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)
PNY
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
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.PNY
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
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 leads today on both segment $/GB and ratings across 103 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
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
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 | PNY | SK Hynix |
|---|---|---|
| 8GB | $13.26/GB | $6.35/GB |
| 16GB | $8.97/GB | $6.76/GB |
| 32GB | $9.31/GB | $5.83/GB |
| 64GB | $12.43/GB | $7.50/GB |
Capacity coverage
How many SKUs at each capacity
| Capacity | PNY | SK Hynix |
|---|---|---|
| 1GB | 2 | 1 |
| 2GB | 2 | 4 |
| 4GB | 2 | 16 |
| 8GB | 5 | 27 |
| 12GB | 1 | — |
| 16GB | 14 | 34 |
| 24GB | 1 | — |
| 32GB | 12 | 16 |
| 64GB | 1 | 5 |
Speed mix & form factors
Where each brand concentrates its lineup
PNY speeds
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PNY 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 PNY at $14.03/GB (updated July 14, 2026).
PNY averages 4.3★ across 40 tracked modules (8 rated 4.7★+). For most buyers, prioritise dual-stick kits with the right speed for your platform — see the Amazon picks and PNY 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 (PNY 4.3★ vs SK Hynix 4.4★) and the most-trusted kits on this page. Buy the Amazon kit that matches your capacity and platform.
SK Hynix averages 4.4★ vs PNY's 4.3★ across their product ranges.
SK Hynix offers more variety with 103 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). SK Hynix currently leads on segment $/GB — buy a dual-stick kit from the Amazon picks above.
PNY has 11 SO-DIMM modules tracked; SK Hynix has 35. Browse PNY or SK Hynix brand pages, or use the RAM Finder for laptop upgrades.