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Crucial 16GB  DDR3 RAM module โ€” Crucial 16GB kit (8GBx2), 204-pin SODIMM, DDR3 PC3-12800,

Crucial

Crucial 16GB kit (8GBx2), 204-pin SODIMM, DDR3 PC3-12800,

In Stock
DDR316GBSO-DIMM

Current price

$55.99$3.50/GB

As of Jul 15, 2026 ยท Verify on Amazon ยท Price subject to change

$/GB vs DDR3 market avg

72% below avg
This product$3.50/GB
$3.50
DDR3 market avg$12.57/GB
$12.57

Deal score

65/100

At $3.50/GB โ€” 72% below the DDR3 market average.

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Price is near its tracked high of $58.75 โ€” in the top 25% of its recorded range. Prices may fall.

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At a Glance

Strengths

  • 72% below the overall DDR3 market average $/GB
  • 50+ bought in past month โ€” indicates active demand
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty from Crucial

Limitations

  • No customer reviews available yet on Amazon
  • Price near its tracked high of $58.75

All points are derived from price data, customer ratings, and product specifications โ€” not editorial opinion. Updated daily.

Is This RAM Right for You?

Based on 16GB DDR3 SO-DIMM specifications.

Gamingโœ“ Good fit

Laptop RAM โ€” suitable for gaming laptops with compatible slots

Office / Schoolโœ“ Ideal

16GB handles office apps, video calls, and multiple browser tabs comfortably

Content Creationโš  Tight

16GB works for 1080p editing with proxy workflows โ€” 4K editing may require 32GB

Server / NASโœ• Not suited

SO-DIMM laptop RAM is not used in servers โ€” servers require DIMM or RDIMM modules

Laptop Upgradeโœ“ Ideal

SO-DIMM form factor โ€” correct type for laptop memory upgrades. Verify your laptop has an accessible slot.

Verdicts based on capacity, form factor, and ECC specifications โ€” not editorial opinion. Capacity recommendations reflect 2026 software requirements.

Price History

Updated daily โ€” track price trends over time

Current

$55.99

52d Low

$25.15

52d High

$58.75

52d Avg

$47.19

Price Range

Tracked low

$25.15

Current

$55.99

Tracked high

$58.75

Near tracked high

About Crucial

4.6โ˜…

avg rating

124

products tracked

Browse all Crucial RAM pricesLimited Lifetime Warranty

Z-Score Deviation

B

Fair / Average Price

Deviation: 0.59ฯƒ

This product is currently priced within normal historical margins.

Avg: $47.19StdDev: ยฑ$14.83

Specifications

Memory TypeDDR generation (DDR4 vs DDR5) ยท guide
DDR3
CapacityTotal kit memory size ยท guide
16GB
Kit Configโš  Single stick โ€” runs in single-channel mode. Buy 2ร— for dual-channel performance.
Form FactorDIMM (Desktop) vs SO-DIMM (Laptop) ยท guide
SO-DIMM
ASIN
B007B5S52C

Spotted a wrong price or spec? Report a data correction ยท How we verify data

Compatible Platforms

Laptop โ€” DDR3 SO-DIMM

Always verify with your motherboard's QVL before purchasing.

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DDR3 Price by Capacity

Average $/GB across all DDR3 modules in the database

CapacityAvg $/GB
8GB$5.04/GB
16GBThis product$4.10/GB
32GB$4.24/GB
64GB$4.22/GB
128GB$5.29/GB

Upgrade Cost Calculator

How much more (or less) would you spend to step up or down in capacity? Prices shown are the cheapest available DDR3 SO-DIMM in each tier today.

Current

16GB

$55.99$3.50/GB

โ† Step down

8GB

$12.82$1.60/GBSave $43.17See cheapest 8GB

Step up

32GB

$74.99$2.34/GB+$19.00 moreSee cheapest 32GB

Prices are the lowest available in each tier from our daily database โ€” verify on Amazon before purchasing. Only DDR3 SO-DIMM modules compared.

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DDR34GB

Crucial

Crucial 32GB Kit (16GBx2), 204-pin SODIMM, DDR3 PC3-12800,

DDR332GB
$299.79

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DDR38GB

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Crucial 16GB DDR3 compatible with my motherboard?

This module is compatible with Laptop โ€” DDR3 SO-DIMM. Always verify with your motherboard's QVL (Qualified Vendor List) before purchasing, as compatibility can vary by board revision.

Is this DDR3 module a good deal right now?

At $3.50/GB, this module is 72% below the overall DDR3 market average $/GB across all capacities. Check the price history chart above to see how the price has moved recently. Prices are updated daily from Amazon.

What is DDR3 RAM used for?

This RAM module is designed for laptop and mobile systems using SO-DIMM slots. Check your system's specifications to confirm compatibility before purchasing.

How does Crucial RAM compare to other brands?

Crucial has 124 modules tracked with an average customer rating of 4.6โ˜…. This specific module is 72% below the overall DDR3 market average $/GB. Browse all Crucial modules or use the comparison tool to see how it stacks up against Corsair, G.Skill, Kingston, and Crucial.

Is 16GB of RAM enough for gaming in 2026?

16GB is the minimum recommended for gaming in 2026. Most AAA titles use 12โ€“16GB alongside Discord and a browser. 32GB is the sweet spot if you also stream, record, or run VMs.

What is the difference between a single 16GB stick and a 2ร—8GB kit?

A single 16GB stick runs in single-channel mode, using only one memory channel. A 2ร—8GB kit of the same total capacity runs in dual-channel mode, doubling memory bandwidth and improving real-world performance by 10โ€“30%. For best performance, always buy RAM in matched pairs.

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Expertly Curated by C.R. Vinoth Kumar

Lead Hardware Analyst

C.R. Vinoth Kumar is a senior systems systems engineer and memory hardware architect with over 12 years of experience benchmarking computer components, building performance virtualization servers, and assembling local LLM inference rigs. Every memory module tracked in our database is mathematically checked using custom telemetry to isolate nanosecond CAS latency bounds, price-per-gigabyte market averages, and Ryzen/Intel platform pairings.

$55.99$3.50/GB
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