RAM Price Per GB Calculator
Rate any kit against live DDR4, DDR5, and laptop averages — plus same-capacity peers when we have enough data. Prefills today's best DDR5 value pick; buy the live deal when it beats the listing you are checking.
DDR4 avg $/GB
$7.66/GB↓0.4% 30d
DDR5 avg $/GB
$16.86/GB↑5.8% 30d
Laptop avg $/GB
$9.07/GB
Products tracked
4,400+
Prefill: Today’s best DDR5 value pick · DDR5-6000 — edit any field to rate a different kit.
Memory type
How to use
- Pick the memory type you are shopping
- Enter the total kit price (not per-stick)
- Capacity accepts 32, 2x16, or 32GB (2x16)
- Optional speed/title helps explain above-average premiums
Price Per Gigabyte
$1.80/GB
$114.95 ÷ 64GB · DDR5 desktop · 6000 MT/s
Exceptional Deal
Outstanding value — well below today’s same-capacity average.
↓ 89% vs Same-capacity peer avg ($16.68/GB)
High-speed DDR5-6000 kits often price above the segment average — that can still be fair for gaming/OC.
Peer $/GB distribution (160 kits)
Type market avg
$16.86/GB
Same-capacity peers
$16.68/GB
Buy the live best DDR5 desktop pick
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Best DDR5 Deal
G.SKILL Ripjaws S5 Series 64GB (2 x 32GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 6000 (PC5 48000) Desktop Memory Model F5-6000J3040G32GX2-RS5K
$1.80/GB · $114.95
In stock
Best Live Deals Right Now
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Best DDR4 Deal
Corsair Vengeance LPX 128GB (4x32GB) DDR4 3600 (PC4-28800) C18 1.35V Desktop Memory - Black
$1.52/GB · $194.99
In stock
Best DDR5 Deal
G.SKILL Ripjaws S5 Series 64GB (2 x 32GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 6000 (PC5 48000) Desktop Memory Model F5-6000J3040G32GX2-RS5K
$1.80/GB · $114.95
In stock
Best Laptop Deal
Dolgix MACMEMORY 16GB Kit (2X8GB) PC3-10600 1333MHz SODIMM 204-Pin Laptop Memory for Apple Models
$1.88/GB · $30.00
In stock
Live Market Benchmarks
Use these as reference when evaluating any deal. Updated daily from 4,400+ tracked modules. Good-deal thresholds are 15% below today's live average for that segment.
| Type | Avg $/GB | 30d change | Good deal threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDR4 Desktop | $7.66/GB | ↓ 0.4% | under $6.51/GB |
| DDR5 Desktop | $16.86/GB | ↑ 5.8% | under $14.33/GB |
| Laptop SO-DIMM | $9.07/GB | — | under $7.71/GB |
Same-capacity peer averages
Shown when at least 5 live kits share that capacity. Prefer these over the type-wide average when rating a specific kit size.
| Segment · capacity | Peer avg $/GB | Kits | Good deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDR5 8GB | $18.32/GB | 81 | under $15.57/GB |
| DDR5 16GB | $17.50/GB | 237 | under $14.88/GB |
| DDR5 32GB | $17.88/GB | 481 | under $15.20/GB |
| DDR5 64GB | $16.68/GB | 191 | under $14.18/GB |
| DDR5 128GB | $19.69/GB | 45 | under $16.74/GB |
| DDR4 8GB | $8.76/GB | 273 | under $7.44/GB |
| DDR4 16GB | $8.18/GB | 500 | under $6.95/GB |
| DDR4 32GB | $7.66/GB | 310 | under $6.51/GB |
| DDR4 64GB | $7.62/GB | 100 | under $6.47/GB |
| DDR4 128GB | $6.75/GB | 37 | under $5.73/GB |
| Laptop 8GB | $8.20/GB | 320 | under $6.97/GB |
| Laptop 16GB | $9.34/GB | 416 | under $7.94/GB |
| Laptop 32GB | $10.46/GB | 273 | under $8.89/GB |
| Laptop 64GB | $11.48/GB | 99 | under $9.76/GB |
| Laptop 128GB | $11.48/GB | 18 | under $9.76/GB |
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Price Per GB FAQ
What is price per GB and why does it matter?
Price per GB ($/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?
Today’s live DDR4 desktop average on this site is $7.66/GB. A good deal is typically below that — about $6.51/GB or less. Premium speed or ECC modules may sit above the average without being a rip-off.
What is a good price per GB for DDR5 RAM in 2026?
Today’s live DDR5 desktop average is $16.86/GB. Strong value is usually under $14.33/GB. High-speed DDR5-6000+ kits often run above the average — compare against other DDR5 kits at the same capacity, not cheaper DDR4.
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 a rock-bottom $/GB can be worse value than DDR4-3200 a bit higher 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. This calculator also accepts 2x16 and 32GB (2x16).
Does price per GB differ between laptop and desktop RAM?
Yes. Today’s live laptop SO-DIMM average is $9.07/GB, vs $7.66/GB DDR4 and $16.86/GB DDR5 desktop. Compare laptop RAM against other laptop kits — not desktop averages.