RAM Price Per GB Calculator
Enter any RAM price and capacity to instantly see the $/GB and compare it against live market averages. Compare up to 3 kits side by side.
DDR4 avg $/GB
$8.93/GB↓5.6% 30d
DDR5 avg $/GB
$13.87/GB↓30.6% 30d
Laptop avg $/GB
$9.46/GB
Products tracked
3,600+
How to use
- Enter the total kit price (not per-stick)
- For "2×16GB" kits, enter 32 as capacity
- Compare result against live market averages
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Best Live Deals Right Now
Best DDR4 Deal
Timetec Pinnacle Konduit RGB DDR4 3200MHz PC4-25600 CL16-18-18-38 XMP2.0 Overclocking 1.35V Compatible for AMD and Intel Desktop Gaming PC Memory Module RAM (RGB White, 64GB KIT(4x16GB))
$1.87/GB · $119.99
Best DDR5 Deal
G.SKILL Ripjaws S5 Series DDR5 RAM (Intel XMP 3.0) 96GB (2x48GB) 6400MT/s CL32-39-39-102 1.35V Desktop Computer Memory U-DIMM - Matte Black (F5-6400J3239F48GX2-RS5K)
$1.27/GB · $121.98
Live Market Benchmarks
Use these as reference when evaluating any deal. Updated daily from 3,600+ tracked modules.
| Type | Avg $/GB | 30d change | Good deal threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDR4 Desktop | $8.93/GB | ↓ 5.6% | under $7.59/GB |
| DDR5 Desktop | $13.87/GB | ↓ 30.6% | under $11.79/GB |
| Laptop SO-DIMM | $9.46/GB | — | under $8.04/GB |
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Price Per GB FAQ
What is price per GB and why does it matter?
Price per GB ($/GB) is the total kit price divided by total capacity in gigabytes. It is the most objective way to compare RAM value across different kit sizes. A 32GB kit at $60 ($1.88/GB) is better value than a 16GB kit at $35 ($2.19/GB), even though it costs more upfront.
What is a good price per GB for DDR4 RAM in 2026?
A good DDR4 price is under $3/GB for desktop modules. Budget DDR4-3200 kits regularly hit $1.50–2.50/GB. Anything above $4/GB for standard DDR4 is overpriced unless it is a premium speed (4000MHz+) or ECC module.
What is a good price per GB for DDR5 RAM in 2026?
DDR5 averages higher than DDR4 due to newer manufacturing. A good DDR5 price is under $4/GB for standard speeds (5600MHz). Premium DDR5-6000+ kits typically run $4–6/GB. Anything above $8/GB for consumer DDR5 is expensive.
Should I always buy the lowest $/GB RAM?
Not always. The lowest $/GB is often a very large kit (64GB+) that may be overkill. Also consider speed — DDR4-2133 at $1.50/GB is worse value than DDR4-3200 at $2.00/GB for gaming. Balance $/GB with adequate speed for your use case.
How do I calculate price per GB manually?
Divide the total price by total capacity in GB. Example: a $75 kit with 32GB = $75 ÷ 32 = $2.34/GB. For kit notation like "2×16GB", the total capacity is 32GB. Always use total capacity, not per-stick capacity.
Does price per GB differ between laptop and desktop RAM?
Yes. Laptop SO-DIMM modules typically cost 10–20% more per GB than equivalent desktop DIMM modules due to smaller production volumes and the compact form factor. This is normal — compare laptop RAM against other laptop RAM, not desktop.