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Current price

$119.00$7.44/GB

As of 28 Aug 2026, 06:40 UTC ยท Verify on Amazon ยท Price subject to change

Good time to buy

Price is near its tracked low of $119.00 โ€” in the bottom 20% of its recorded range. ยท 6% below 16GB DDR4 peer $/GB

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Crucial 16GB 2133 MHz DDR4 RAM โ€” Crucial 16GB Single DDR4 2133 MT/s (PC4-17000) DIMM 288-Pin Memory - CT16G4DFD8213 (Single 2133)

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Crucial 16GB Single DDR4 2133 MT/s (PC4-17000) DIMM 288-Pin Memory - CT16G4DFD8213 (Single 2133)

This Crucial 16GB 2133 MHz DDR4 desktop kit is $119.00 ($7.44/GB), near its tracked low. In stock on Amazon. Fits Intel 11th Gen Core (LGA1200) and Intel 12th / 13th / 14th Gen (LGA1700) and more. Single 2133 variant.

DDR416GB2133 MHz4.5โ˜… (17)

At a Glance

Strengths

  • 6% below the 16GB DDR4 peer median $/GB
  • Compatible with 4 CPU platforms
  • Price near its tracked low of $119.00
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty from Crucial

Limitations

  • Limited review data โ€” only 17 Amazon reviews

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

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Specifications

Catalog data as of 28 Aug 2026, 06:40 UTC

Memory TypeDDR generation (DDR4 vs DDR5) ยท guide
DDR4
CapacityTotal kit memory size ยท guide
16GB
Kit Configโš  Single stick โ€” runs in single-channel mode. Buy 2ร— for dual-channel performance.
SpeedFrequency in MT/s or MHz ยท guide
2133 MHz
Form FactorDIMM (Desktop) vs SO-DIMM (Laptop)
DIMM
ASIN
B015YPAZPU

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

Specs & prices refreshed 28 Aug 2026, 06:40 UTC. Verify on Amazon at checkout.

Price History

Updated daily โ€” track price trends over time

Current

$119.00

103d Low

$119.00

103d High

$132.99

103d Avg

$125.80

Deal score

73/100

vs this kit's history

Current price is 1.1ฯƒ below the tracked average of $125.80 - historically favorable vs its own chart.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Crucial 16GB 2133 MHz DDR4 compatible with my motherboard?

This module is compatible with Intel 11th Gen Core (LGA1200), Intel 12th / 13th / 14th Gen (LGA1700), Intel Core X / Skylake-X (LGA2066 / X299), AMD Ryzen 1000โ€“5000 (AM4). Always verify with your motherboard's QVL (Qualified Vendor List) before purchasing, as compatibility can vary by board revision.

Is this DDR4 module a good deal right now?

Yes โ€” Price is near its tracked low of $119.00 โ€” in the bottom 20% of its recorded range. At $119.00 ($7.44/GB), about 6% below the 16GB DDR4 peer median. Prices are updated daily from Amazon.

What is 2133 MHz RAM used for?

DDR4 RAM is used in Intel LGA1200/LGA1700 and AMD AM4 (Ryzen 1000-5000) systems. It offers excellent value for existing platforms. 2133 MHz is a standard DDR4 speed tier.

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 6% below the 16GB DDR4 peer median $/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 matched multi-stick kit?

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

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Timetec

Timetec 16GB DDR4 3200MHz (PC4-3200AA) PC4-25600 UDIMM Desktop RAM โ€“ 288-Pin 1.2V CL22 Non-ECC Unbuffered DIMM Memory Module Upgrade

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Timetec

Timetec 16GB DDR4 2666MHz (PC4-2666V) PC4-21300 UDIMM Desktop RAM โ€“ 288-Pin 1.2V CL19 Non-ECC Unbuffered DIMM Memory Module Upgrade

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Timetec

Timetec 16GB DDR4 2400MHz (PC4-2400T) PC4-19200 UDIMM Desktop RAM โ€“ 288-Pin 1.2V CL17 Non-ECC Unbuffered DIMM Memory Module Upgrade

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Compatibility & buying details

Use cases, platforms, motherboard notes, upgrade math, and analyst notes

Is This RAM Right for You?

Based on 16GB DDR4 DIMM specifications.

Gamingโœ“ Good fit

16GB is the minimum for gaming in 2026 โ€” handles most titles with background apps

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

Non-ECC RAM is not recommended for servers or NAS โ€” silent data corruption risk without error correction

Laptop Upgradeโœ• Not suited

This is a desktop DIMM โ€” laptop upgrades require SO-DIMM modules. See Laptop RAM Prices for compatible options.

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

Price Range

Tracked low

$119.00

Current

$119.00

Tracked high

$132.99

โœ“ Near tracked low

Speed Ranking

Top 92%

2133 MHz ranks in the top 92% of all DDR4 speeds tracked (2,032 modules).

SlowestFastest

About Crucial

4.6โ˜…

avg rating

124

products tracked

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Compatible Platforms

Intel 11th Gen Core (LGA1200)Intel 12th / 13th / 14th Gen (LGA1700)Intel Core X / Skylake-X (LGA2066 / X299)AMD Ryzen 1000โ€“5000 (AM4)

Always verify with your motherboard's QVL before purchasing.

Platform Pairing Guide

How well 2133 MHz performs on each platform โ€” based on memory controller characteristics and manufacturer guidance.

PlatformBenefit
AMD AM4 (Ryzen 1000โ€“5000)โœ“ Good
Intel LGA1200 (10th/11th gen)โ˜… Optimal
Intel LGA1700 DDR4 (12thโ€“14th gen)โœ“ Good

Platform guidance based on AMD and Intel official specifications and independent testing. Always verify compatibility with your specific motherboard's QVL.

Motherboard Compatibility

Most popular DDR4 boards per platform

DDR4 RAM prices & motherboard guide โ†’
โœ“
AMD AM4B550

ASUS TUF Gaming B550-Plus WiFi II / MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk

B550 is the top AM4 chipset. DDR4-3600 CL16 is the sweet spot.

โœ“
Intel LGA1700 (DDR4)B760

Gigabyte B760M D2H DDR4 / ASUS Prime B760M-A D4

B760 DDR4 boards support 12thโ€“14th Gen Intel with DDR4.

โœ“
Intel LGA1200B560

ASUS Prime B560M-A / MSI MAG B560 Tomahawk WiFi

DDR4-3200 is the official LGA1200 maximum โ€” ideal match.

Always verify with your board's QVL before purchasing.

DDR4 Price by Capacity

Average $/GB across all DDR4 modules in the database

CapacityAvg $/GB
8GB$8.10/GB
16GBThis product$7.81/GB
32GB$7.44/GB
64GB$7.81/GB
128GB$7.42/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 DDR4 DIMM in each tier today.

Current

16GB

$119.00$7.44/GB

โ† Step down

8GB

$40.00$5.00/GBSave $79.00See cheapest 8GB

Step up

32GB

$99.00$3.09/GBSave $20.00 vs currentSee cheapest 32GB

Prices are the lowest available in each tier from our daily database โ€” verify on Amazon before purchasing. Only DDR4 DIMM modules compared.

Also available from Crucial

Same brand, different configurations

Crucial

Crucial 16GB kit (8GBx2), 288-pin DIMM, DDR4 PC4-21300,

DDR416GB
$107.51

Crucial

Crucial 16GB Kit (8GB x 2) DDR4 2666 MT/s (PC4-21300) UDIMM 288-Pin Memory - CT2K8G4DFRA266

DDR416GB2666MHz
$105.31

Crucial

Crucial 32GB Kit (16GBx2), 288-pin DIMM, DDR4 PC4-19200,

DDR432GB
$182.00

Crucial

Crucial 8GB Single DDR4 3200 MT/s (PC4-25600) CL22 SR x8 Unbuffered DIMM 288-Pin Memory - CT8G4DFS832A

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Reviewed by C.R. Vinoth Kumar

Editor & Founder

Vinoth is an InfoSec consultant, independent technical blogger, and the developer of RAM Prices, with 12+ years in IT. He reviews buying guides and maintains the site's automated checks for price per GB, specification confidence, availability, and AMD/Intel platform compatibility. See the methodology for the exact ranking rules and limitations.

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