RAM Price History Charts & Daily Tracker
Daily-updated price graphs for DDR4, DDR5, laptop, gaming, desktop, and server RAM. Track price-per-GB over time, see 52-week ranges, and get a data-driven signal on whether now is a good time to buy.
DDR4 vs DDR5 Price Per GB — Historical Chart
Average price per gigabyte across all tracked modules, updated daily
6 data points
Data sourced from Amazon via Rainforest API. Prices reflect average across 4,200+ RAM modules tracked daily.
Price History by RAM Category
Individual $/GB trend charts for each memory segment — updated daily
DDR4 RAM
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DDR5 RAM
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Laptop RAM
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Gaming RAM
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Desktop RAM
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Server RAM
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Is Now a Good Time to Buy RAM?
Based on 52-week price percentile — where current prices sit relative to the past year
Overall Market
Prices are elevated
Prices are at the 67th percentile — above the yearly average. Consider waiting.
DDR4 RAM
Good time to buy
Prices are at the 33th percentile — below the yearly average.
DDR5 RAM
Prices are elevated
Prices are at the 83th percentile — above the yearly average. Consider waiting.
Daily RAM Price Tracker
Current average $/GB and 7d, 30d, 90d price changes for each memory segment — refreshed every day
| Segment | Avg $/GB | 7d | 30d | 90d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DDR4(1,987 modules) | $9.60/GB | +4.0% | +4.0% | +4.0% |
| DDR5(1,417 modules) | $19.85/GB | +3.8% | +3.8% | +3.8% |
| Laptop(1,182 modules) | $10.09/GB | -2.3% | -2.3% | -2.3% |
| Gaming(1,935 modules) | $15.98/GB | +3.5% | +3.5% | +3.5% |
| Desktop(2,617 modules) | $13.69/GB | +1.9% | +1.9% | +1.9% |
| Server(1,437 modules) | $14.96/GB | -3.5% | -3.5% | -3.5% |
Understanding the 2026 RAM Price Surge
Why RAM prices went up
The 2025–2026 RAM price surge was driven primarily by AI infrastructure demand. Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron — the three companies that produce virtually all DRAM — redirected significant wafer capacity toward High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) for AI accelerators like NVIDIA's H100 and H200. This reduced supply of consumer DDR4 and DDR5 modules, causing prices to rise 300–600% from their 2024 lows.
DDR4 vs DDR5 price dynamics
DDR4 production has been winding down as manufacturers shift to DDR5, creating scarcity for legacy platforms. DDR5 prices are driven by both AI demand and the transition to newer platforms. The price gap between DDR4 and DDR5 has narrowed significantly — in some configurations, DDR4 now costs more per GB than DDR5 due to supply constraints.
When will RAM prices go down?
Analysts at TrendForce and Gartner project continued elevated pricing through 2026, with potential relief in late 2026 or 2027 as manufacturers expand capacity. The 52-week percentile indicator above gives you a real-time signal based on our daily price tracking — when prices drop to the 20th percentile or below, that historically represents a good buying window.
How to use this data
The charts above show average price-per-GB — a better metric than total price because it normalizes across different kit sizes. Use the buy timing signals to assess whether current prices are historically high or low. For the best current deals, check our Best RAM Deals page which ranks modules by lowest $/GB daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are RAM prices so high in 2026?
RAM prices surged in late 2025 and into 2026 primarily due to AI-driven demand. Major memory manufacturers (Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron) redirected significant wafer capacity toward High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) for AI accelerators, reducing supply of consumer DDR4 and DDR5 modules. Combined with panic buying and supply chain constraints, this caused prices to rise 300-600% from their 2024 lows.
When will RAM prices go down?
Analysts expect consumer RAM prices to remain elevated through 2026, with potential relief in late 2026 or 2027 as manufacturers expand capacity. The 52-week percentile indicator on this page gives you a real-time signal — when prices drop to the 20th percentile or below, that historically represents a good buying opportunity.
Is DDR4 or DDR5 RAM more expensive right now?
DDR5 has historically been more expensive per GB than DDR4. However, the 2025-2026 shortage has affected both generations. Check the live chart above for the current DDR4 vs DDR5 average price-per-GB comparison, updated daily from our database of 4,200+ modules.
What does the 52-week percentile mean?
The 52-week percentile shows where current prices sit relative to the past year. A 10th percentile means prices are near their yearly low — historically a good time to buy. An 80th percentile means prices are near their yearly high — consider waiting if possible.
How often are these RAM price charts updated?
Our price data is sourced from Amazon via the Rainforest API and updated daily. Each morning, we fetch current prices for 4,200+ RAM modules, rebuild the market snapshot, and append a new data point to the price history charts.
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.