16GB DDR5 RAM prices: cheapest 16GB offers by price per GB
16GB DDR5 RAM: the cheapest new offer on amazon.com right now is Acer SD200 Single 16 GB for $249.99, which is $15.62 per GB. The median of the 14 new 16GB offers is $269.00 (as of Oct 28, 2026 at 1:17 AM UTC). The list below shows all 17 offers in this size with price, condition and price timestamp, sorted by price per GB.
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| Compare | Trend 30 days | Form factor | Technology | Condition | Product | Store | ||||||
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| $12.44 | $199.00 | 16 GB | n/a | $12.44 | n/a | DDR5 SODIMM | DDR5 | UsedUsed90d low | Samsung Single Rank Laptop 16 GB90-day low | 90d lowView * | ||
| $15.62 | $249.99 | 16 GB | ▲ 15.7 % | $12.81 | n/a | DDR5 SODIMM | DDR5 | NewNew | Acer SD200 Single 16 GB | |||
| $15.62 | $249.99 | 8 GB × 2 | ▲ 2.0 % | $13.31 | n/a | DDR5 UDIMM | DDR5 | NewNew | Patriot Viper Venom 2 × 8 GB | |||
| $15.62 | $249.99 | 16 GB | 0.0 % | $13.51 | n/a | DDR5 UDIMM | DDR5 | NewNew | A-Tech PC/Computer Upgrade 16 GB | |||
| $15.62 | $249.99 | 16 GB | ▲ 2.0 % | $13.44 | n/a | DDR5 UDIMM | DDR5 | NewNew | Patriot Viper Elite 5 16 GB | |||
| $16.19 | $259.00 | 16 GB | ▼ 3.7 % | $14.37 | n/a | DDR5 SODIMM | DDR5 | UsedUsed | Crucial 16 GB | |||
| $16.25 | $259.99 | 16 GB | ▲ 4.0 % | $12.12 | n/a | DDR5 SODIMM | DDR5 | NewNew | Timetec Single Rank 262Pin Laptop 16 GB | |||
| $16.54 | $264.59 | 16 GB | 0.0 % | $15.16 | n/a | DDR5 SODIMM | DDR5 | NewNew | A-Tech Laptop Computer Upgrade 16 GB | |||
| $16.81 | $268.99 | 16 GB | 0.0 % | $13.69 | n/a | DDR5 SODIMM | DDR5 | NewNew | Samsung Single Rank Laptop 16 GB | |||
| $16.81 | $269.00 | 16 GB | ▼ 2.9 % | $13.69 | n/a | DDR5 UDIMM | DDR5 | NewNew | G.skill Flare X5 Series 16 GB | |||
| $17.50 | $279.97 | 16 GB | ▼ 6.7 % | $17.50 | n/a | DDR5 UDIMM | DDR5 | NewNew | SP Silicon Power Value 16 GB | |||
| $17.50 | $279.99 | 8 GB × 2 | 0.0 % | $16.25 | n/a | DDR5 UDIMM | DDR5 | NewNew | G.skill Flare X5 Series 2 × 8 GB | |||
| $17.81 | $285.00 | 16 GB | n/a | $13.74 | n/a | DDR5 UDIMM | DDR5 | UsedUsed | Crucial 16 GB | |||
| $18.06 | $289.00 | 16 GB | ▼ 0.3 % | $14.06 | n/a | DDR5 SODIMM | DDR5 | NewNew | Crucial 16 GB | |||
| $18.39 | $294.20 | 16 GB | ▼ 0.3 % | $15.59 | n/a | DDR5 UDIMM | DDR5 | NewNew | Crucial 16 GB | |||
| $23.45 | $375.23 | 16 GB | 0.0 % | $15.00 | n/a | DDR5 UDIMM | DDR5 | NewNew | Kingston FURY Beast RGB 16 GB | |||
| $32.31 | $516.99 | 8 GB × 2 | 0.0 % | $32.31 | n/a | DDR5 SODIMM | DDR5 | NewNew | TeamGroup Elite 2 × 8 GB |
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How much does 16GB of DDR5 RAM cost?
16GB of DDR5 RAM costs from $249.99 new on amazon.com. Half of the 14 new offers cost less than $269.00, the other half more. Per GB, that is from $15.62.
Price per GB is the total price divided by capacity, with 1 GB equal to 10^9 bytes. Shipping is not included. ratioDB checks prices regularly and shows on every offer when its price was last checked.
Which 16GB DDR5 kit is cheapest per GB?
The cheapest per GB right now is Acer SD200 Single 16 GB at $15.62 per GB. The table shows the 5 cheapest new 16GB offers.
Cheapest new 16GB offers on amazon.com, as of Oct 28, 2026 at 1:17 AM UTC
| Model | Price | Price per GB |
|---|---|---|
| Acer SD200 Single 16 GB | $249.99 | $15.62 |
| Patriot Viper Venom 2 × 8 GB | $249.99 | $15.62 |
| A-Tech PC/Computer Upgrade 16 GB | $249.99 | $15.62 |
| Patriot Viper Elite 5 16 GB | $249.99 | $15.62 |
| Timetec Single Rank 262Pin Laptop 16 GB | $259.99 | $16.25 |
Check warranty and condition when you compare. Every row in the list shows whether an offer is new, renewed or used.
Is 16GB cheaper per GB than other sizes?
Not right now. The cheapest size per GB is 64 GB at $13.27 per GB for the cheapest new offer.
Cheapest new offer per size, DDR5 offers on amazon.com, as of Oct 28, 2026 at 1:17 AM UTC
Bigger models are not automatically cheaper per GB. Compare price per GB before you settle on a size.
Desktop or laptop: which 16GB RAM fits?
Desktop PCs use DIMM modules, laptops use the shorter SO-DIMM modules (small outline DIMM). The two form factors are not interchangeable, and DDR5 does not fit DDR4 slots. Your device manual tells you which modules it needs.
New 16GB RAM by type, as of Oct 28, 2026 at 1:17 AM UTC
| Type | New offers | Cheapest per GB |
|---|---|---|
| DDR5 UDIMM | 8 | $15.62 |
| DDR5 SODIMM | 6 | $15.62 |
The size 16GB is the capacity of the whole offer, so for a kit it is all modules combined. Whether DDR5 or DDR4 suits you is explained in DDR5 vs DDR4.
How have 16GB DDR5 RAM prices developed?
The index for 16GB DDR5 RAM is at $16.39 per GB and has changed by +4.7% over 30 days. Its lowest value over the last 90 days is $13.69 per GB.
The index is the median of up to 10 cheapest new offers in this size per day. The percentages only compare offers that had a price on both days. The chart above shows the history day by day. Why memory is so expensive is explained in Why are RAM prices so high.
Is a renewed or used 16GB offer worth it?
There are 3 used offers from $12.44 per GB. New starts at $15.62 per GB. A used offer pays off mainly if it is clearly cheaper and comes with a warranty.
ratioDB never includes used or renewed offers in the index. What to watch for is covered in Refurbished hard drives.
16GB DDR5 RAM FAQ
How much does 16GB of DDR5 RAM cost right now?
New from $249.99 on amazon.com, which is $15.62 per GB (as of Oct 28, 2026 at 1:17 AM UTC). The median of the 14 new offers is $269.00.
How current are the prices?
ratioDB checks amazon.com prices regularly, usually several times a day. Every offer shows when its price was last checked. Amazon may have changed the price since.
Why does ratioDB show price per GB?
Price per GB makes different sizes and offers comparable. You see right away whether a 16GB offer is cheap or whether another size gets you more storage for the money.
Are used offers in the list?
Yes, the list shows new, renewed and used offers, every row labeled with its condition. The index and the values in the tables of this text use new offers only.