RAM Price Trends 2026 — DDR5, DDR4 & DDR3 Price History
Daily price history charts for DDR3, DDR4, DDR5, laptop, gaming, desktop, and server RAM. Track median price-per-GB over time and get a data-driven buy signal only when enough comparable same-methodology history exists.
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Live picks from our price tracker
Best live DDR5 value
$1.80/GBG.SKILL Ripjaws S5 Series 64GB (2 x 32GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 6000 (PC5 48000) Desktop Memory Model F5-6000J3040G32GX2-RS5K
$114.95
$1.80/GB
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Best live DDR4 value
$2.34/GBCORSAIR Vengeance LPX DDR4 RAM 64GB (2x32GB) 3600MHz CL18-22-22-42 1.35V Intel AMD Desktop Computer Memory - Black (CMK64GX4M2D3600C18)
$149.99
$2.34/GB
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Best live laptop value
$1.88/GBDolgix MACMEMORY 16GB Kit (2X8GB) PC3-10600 1333MHz SODIMM 204-Pin Laptop Memory for Apple Models
$30.00
$1.88/GB
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DDR4 vs DDR5 Price Per GB — Historical Chart
Median price per gigabyte within the current methodology cohort, updated daily
Data sourced from Amazon via the Amazon Creators API. Prices reflect segment medians across 4,400+ RAM modules tracked daily and may differ at checkout.
Is Now a Good Time to Buy RAM?
Based only on comparable same-methodology snapshots; signals appear after enough history accumulates
Overall Market
Prices are elevated
Prices are at the 95th percentile of our 6-week range — above recent averages. Consider waiting.
DDR4 RAM
Average pricing
Prices are at the 60th percentile of our 6-week range — roughly in line with recent averages.
DDR5 RAM
Prices are elevated
Prices are at the 100th percentile of our 6-week range — above recent averages. Consider waiting.
Price History by RAM Category
Individual $/GB trend charts for each memory segment — updated daily
DDR4 RAM
Browse pricesDDR5 RAM
Browse pricesDDR3 RAM
Browse pricesLaptop RAM
Browse pricesGaming RAM
Browse pricesDesktop RAM
Browse pricesServer RAM
Browse pricesPrice History by RAM Size
Average $/GB trend for each capacity tier — desktop DIMM modules only, updated daily
4GB RAM
Browse prices8GB RAM
Browse prices16GB RAM
Browse prices32GB RAM
Browse prices64GB RAM
Browse prices128GB RAM
Browse pricesDesktop DIMM modules only. Excludes laptop SO-DIMM and server ECC. Requires at least 3 tracked modules per day to plot a data point.
Price History by RAM Brand
Average $/GB trend for the top 8 RAM brands — desktop DIMM modules, updated daily
Corsair
BrowseG.Skill
BrowseKingston
BrowseCrucial
BrowseTEAMGROUP
BrowsePatriot
BrowseSamsung
BrowseSK Hynix
BrowseDesktop DIMM modules only. $/GB computed from daily price snapshots across all tracked modules for each brand. Requires at least 2 tracked modules per day to plot a data point.
Daily RAM Price Tracker
Current median $/GB and valid 7d, 30d, 90d changes for each memory segment — refreshed every day
| Segment | Median $/GB | 7d | 30d | 90d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DDR4(1,286 modules) | $7.44/GB | +0.2% | -0.4% | — |
| DDR5(1,223 modules) | $16.53/GB | +1.7% | +5.8% | — |
| DDR3(596 modules) | $3.75/GB | -0.0% | -0.0% | — |
| Laptop(1,260 modules) | $7.87/GB | +0.1% | +0.0% | — |
| Gaming(1,606 modules) | $14.38/GB | +2.3% | +5.8% | — |
| Desktop(1,698 modules) | $12.50/GB | +0.2% | +2.4% | — |
| Server(1,454 modules) | $10.00/GB | +0.7% | +1.7% | — |
How to read these RAM price charts
What this page measures
Charts and buy signals use median price-per-GB within the current methodology cohort for DDR4, DDR5, and related segments. That normalizes kit size while resisting extreme listings. Capacity and brand drill-downs use their labeled daily aggregates.
DDR4 vs DDR5 on the chart
Compare the live DDR4 and DDR5 series rather than assuming older memory is cheaper. Supply and product mix can flip the usual price relationship for some capacities and form factors.
Market explanation lives elsewhere
For manufacturer context and measured retail evidence — without a universal surge percentage — read Why Are RAM Prices High?. This page stays focused on history, percentiles, and what to buy today.
How to use this data
A low percentile (when enough comparable snapshots exist) marks a relatively favorable window within the measured range — not a guaranteed bottom. For current deals, open Best RAM Deals or the live picks above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are RAM prices so high in 2026?
Manufacturer reporting points to strong AI and data-center memory demand with tight industry supply. We do not publish a single surge percentage because results change by generation, capacity, kit format, and baseline date. See Why Are RAM Prices High? for live DDR4/DDR5 medians plus sourced manufacturer context.
When will RAM prices go down?
No reliable calendar date can be promised. Capacity additions and retail inventory reach segments at different times. Our percentile signal compares only same-methodology snapshots and appears after at least seven valid daily points exist.
Is DDR4 or DDR5 RAM more expensive right now?
Use the live DDR4 vs DDR5 median price-per-GB chart on this page — the answer changes with the product mix. Figures update daily from our database of 4,400+ modules.
What does the price percentile mean?
The percentile shows where current median $/GB sits within comparable snapshots from the current methodology cohort, using up to 52 weeks as that cohort grows. We require at least seven points before publishing a signal.
How often are these RAM price charts updated?
Our price data is obtained from Amazon via the Amazon Creators API and refreshed daily. Each morning, we fetch current prices for 4,400+ RAM modules, rebuild the market snapshot, and append a new data point to the price history charts. Figures shown are as of the last refresh and may differ at checkout on Amazon.com.
Why is price-per-GB a better metric than total price?
Total price varies by kit size — a $60 16GB kit and a $100 32GB kit are hard to compare directly. Price-per-GB normalizes this: the 16GB kit costs $3.75/GB while the 32GB kit costs $3.13/GB, making the 32GB kit the better value despite the higher sticker price.