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DDR4 RAM Prices

Compare 1,286 DDR4 modules by $/GB โ€” then tighten to AM4 3600 CL16 or Intel 3200โ€“3600.

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Typical $/GB

$7.44/GB

Typical kit

$125.00

Modules

1,286

Average pricing โ€” no strong signal

Today's typical DDR4 RAM Prices price is $7.44/GB across 1,286 tracked modules. Prices are down 0.0% vs 30 days ago. Current pricing sits at the 63rd percentile of the past year.

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Bottom line

Bottom line

Stay on DDR4 if your board is AM4, LGA1200, or an LGA1700 DDR4 board โ€” you'd need a new CPU and motherboard for DDR5. Best value is a 32GB (2ร—16GB) dual-stick DDR4-3600 CL16 kit. DDR4 averages $7.44/GB across 1,286 modules today.

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  • Sweet spot:32GB (2ร—16GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 (AM4) or DDR4-3200 CL16 (Intel)
  • Who it's for:Existing DDR4 desktops and upgrades
  • Market:Live average $7.44/GB across 1,286 DDR4 modules

Live prices by variation

DDR4-3200$3.91/GBDDR4-3600$2.34/GB
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Who should skip this

Skip if you are on AM5 or LGA1851 (use DDR5 prices), or you already know the AM4 sweet spot โ€” go to DDR4-3600 CL16. Laptop SO-DIMM buyers should use the laptop hubs.

Platform quick picks

PlatformBuyShop
AMD AM432GB 3600 CL163600 CL16
Intel LGA1200DDR4-3200 CL16Cheapest DDR4
LGA1700 DDR43200โ€“3600 dual-stickBest 32GB DDR4
Hard budgetCap total priceUnder $100
Price GapDDR4 vs DDR5 $/GBDDR4 vs DDR5

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Lowest $/GB on buyable kits โ€” dual-stick โ‰ฅ16GB when available

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How to buy DDR4 without overpaying

Buying context, speed tiers, and platform notes

stay on DDR4 if your board is DDR4 โ€” typically $7.68/GB average across tracked DDR4 today. Prefer a dual-stick kit: DDR4-3600 CL16 on AM4 (Zen 2/3), or DDR4-3200โ€“3600 on Intel. Enable XMP/DOCP after install.

1. Platform sweet spots

PlatformTargetWhy
AMD AM4 (Zen 2/3)DDR4-3600 CL16FCLK often ~1800 MHz in 1:1
Intel LGA1200DDR4-3200 CL16Official ceiling; faster kits usually downclock
Intel LGA1700 DDR4DDR4-3200โ€“3600Practical band; DDR5 boards are the long-term path
Laptop SO-DIMMMatch model maxOften caps at 3200 โ€” check the spec sheet

2. Capacity before exotic bins

32GB (2ร—16GB) first for modern gaming; 16GB only on a hard budget. See Best 32GB DDR4 and Cheapest DDR4.

3. After it arrives

  1. Seat both sticks in the recommended dual-channel slots.
  2. Enable XMP / DOCP โ€” profile guide.
  3. Still deciding platforms? DDR4 vs DDR5 and the AM4 hub.

Motherboard compatibility notes

Popular boards and QVL guidance โ€” verify before you buy

Popular DDR4 motherboard notes

Common boards by platform โ€” always verify your board's official QVL before buying. Max speed claims vary by revision and BIOS.

AMD AM4 (Ryzen 1000โ€“5000)

MotherboardMax DDR4

ASUS TUF Gaming B550-Plus WiFi II

Popular B550

DDR4-4400+

MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk

Popular B550

DDR4-4866+

Gigabyte B550 AORUS Pro AC

Popular B550

DDR4-5300+

ASUS ROG Strix X570-E Gaming WiFi II

Enthusiast AM4

DDR4-4800+

Intel LGA1700 DDR4 (12thโ€“14th Gen)

MotherboardMax DDR4

Gigabyte B760M D2H DDR4

Popular B760 DDR4

DDR4-5333+

ASUS Prime B760M-A WiFi D4

Popular B760 DDR4

DDR4-5333+

Gigabyte Z790 AORUS Elite DDR4

Popular Z790 DDR4

DDR4-6600+

Intel LGA1200 (10th/11th Gen)

MotherboardMax DDR4

ASUS Prime B560M-A

Popular B560

DDR4-3200 max

MSI MAG B560 Tomahawk WiFi

Popular B560

DDR4-3200 max

ASUS ROG Strix Z590-E Gaming WiFi

Enthusiast Z590

DDR4-5333+

Illustrative popular boards โ€” not a substitute for your motherboard QVL.

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DDR4 RAM FAQ

Is DDR4 RAM still worth buying in 2026?

Yes for existing DDR4 platforms (AMD AM4, Intel LGA1200, LGA1700 DDR4 boards). DDR4 usually costs less per GB than DDR5 here. Moving to DDR5 means a new CPU and motherboard โ€” rarely worth it for memory alone. See the DDR4 vs DDR5 guide.

What is the best DDR4 speed for AMD AM4?

On Ryzen 3000/5000 (Zen 2/3), DDR4-3600 CL16 commonly keeps Infinity Fabric (FCLK) near 1800 MHz in 1:1 โ€” strong gaming value. DDR4-3200 CL16 is the budget fallback. Early Zen 1 often preferred ~3200; treat 3600 as the modern AM4 default, not a guarantee on every chip.

What is the best DDR4 speed for Intel platforms?

LGA1200 (10th/11th gen): DDR4-3200 is the official ceiling โ€” faster kits usually downclock. LGA1700 DDR4 boards (12thโ€“14th gen): DDR4-3200โ€“3600 is the practical band. Higher XMP speeds offer diminishing returns versus AM4.

How much DDR4 RAM do I need?

32GB (2ร—16GB) is the 2026 recommendation for gaming and multitasking. 16GB (2ร—8GB) still works on a hard budget. Always prefer a matched dual-stick kit for dual-channel.

Should I buy 2ร—8GB or 1ร—16GB?

Buy 2ร—8GB (or 2ร—16GB) over a single stick when you have two slots. Dual-channel bandwidth matters in CPU-bound games and creative apps. Matched kits are usually only a small premium.

Is DDR4 getting scarce or expensive?

New DDR4 wafer allocation has tightened industry-wide, so remaining stock can look pricey versus older years. Still buy DDR4 for DDR4 boards โ€” do not force an AM5 swap just for memory. Rank by $/GB on this hub and DDR4-3600 CL16.

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