Crucial vs Intel Computer RAM

Side-by-side price per gigabyte comparison across 79 products.

As of March 2026, Crucial averages $12.4438/GB across 75 products while Intel averages $7.3565/GB across 4 products on BuyPerUnit. Intel offers 41% better value per gigabyte for computer ram.

Crucial

Avg $/GB$12.4438

Best $/GB$2.4994

Price Range$2.4994 – $23.6534

Products75

Cheapest Product

16GB RAM Replacement for Crucial CT204872BB1067Q DDR3 1066MHz PC3-8500 ECC RDIMM 4Rx4 Server Memory

16GB · $39.99 · newegg

Intel

Better Value

Avg $/GB$7.3565

Best $/GB$0.9750

Price Range$0.9750 – $12.0769

Products4

Cheapest Product

ABS Cyclone Aqua Gaming PC - Windows 11 - Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF - GeForce RTX 5070 12GB - DLSS 4 - AI-Powered Performance - 32GB DDR5 6000 - 2TB...

2TB · $1949.99 · newegg

Top Products Compared

Rank	Brand	Product	Capacity	$/GB	Price	Retailer
1	Crucial	16GB RAM Replacement for Crucial CT204872BB1067Q DDR3 1066MHz PC3-8500 ECC RDIMM 4Rx4 Server Memory	16GB	$2.4994	$39.99	newegg
1	Intel	ABS Cyclone Aqua Gaming PC - Windows 11 - Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF - GeForce RTX 5070 12GB - DLSS 4 - AI-Powered Performance - 32GB DDR5 6000 - 2TB...	2TB	$0.9750	$1949.99	newegg
2	Crucial	16GB RAM Replacement for Crucial CT16G3ERSDD4186D, CT16G3R186DM DDR3 1866MHz PC3-14900 ECC RDIMM 2Rx4 Server Memory	16GB	$2.4994	$39.99	newegg
2	Intel	Timetec 32GB DDR4 3200MHz PC4-25600 Non-ECC Unbuffered 1.2V CL22 260 Pin SODIMM Compatible with AMD and Intel Gaming Laptop Notebook PC Computer...	32GB	$7.8122	$249.99	newegg
3	Crucial	16GB RAM Replacement for Crucial CT204872BB160B DDR3 1600MHz PC3-12800 ECC RDIMM 2Rx4 Server Memory	16GB	$2.4994	$39.99	newegg
3	Intel	Timetec 16GB KIT(2x8GB) DDR4 3200MHz PC4-25600 Non-ECC Unbuffered 1.2V CL22 260 Pin SODIMM Compatible with AMD and Intel Gaming Laptop Notebook PC...	16GB	$8.5619	$136.99	newegg
4	Crucial	8GB RAM Replacement for Crucial BLS4KIT8G3D1609DS1S00, BLS8G3D1609DS1S00, BLS8G3D169DS3, BLT2KIT8G3D1608DT1TX0, BLT2KIT8G3D1608DT2TXRG DDR3...	8GB	$3.2487	$25.99	newegg
4	Intel	H310 Motherboard LGA 1151 DDR4 RAM Support Intel i3/i5/i7 Processor M.2 16GB RAM SATA3.0 USB3.1 Slot Desktop Mainboard	16GB	$12.0769	$193.23	newegg
5	Crucial	8GB RAM Replacement for Crucial BLT8G3D1869DT1TX0 DDR3 1866MHz PC3-14900 DIMM 2Rx8 Desktop Memory	8GB	$3.2487	$25.99	newegg

Which Should You Buy?

Based on current pricing data, Intel offers better overall value for computer ram at an average of $7.3565/GB compared to Crucial's $12.4438/GB — that's roughly 41% less per gigabyte.

Intel's best deal is the ABS Cyclone Aqua Gaming PC - Windows 11 - Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF - GeForce RTX 5070 12GB - DLSS 4 - AI-Powered Performance - 32GB DDR5 6000 - 2TB... (2TB) at $0.9750/GB, while Crucial's cheapest option is the 16GB RAM Replacement for Crucial CT204872BB1067Q DDR3 1066MHz PC3-8500 ECC RDIMM 4Rx4 Server Memory (16GB) at $2.4994/GB.

However, price per GB isn't everything — consider factors like warranty, performance specs, and your specific capacity needs. Check individual product pages for detailed specifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crucial or Intel cheaper per GB for computer ram?

As of March 2026, Intel averages $7.3565/GB compared to Crucial at $12.4438/GB. Intel is approximately 41% cheaper per gigabyte on average.

How many Crucial and Intel computer ram does BuyPerUnit track?

BuyPerUnit currently tracks 75 Crucial products and 4 Intel products in the computer ram category, all ranked by price per gigabyte.

What is the cheapest Crucial computer ram per GB?

The cheapest Crucial option is the 16GB RAM Replacement for Crucial CT204872BB1067Q DDR3 1066MHz PC3-8500 ECC RDIMM 4Rx4 Server Memory at $2.4994/GB ($39.99 for 16GB).

What is the cheapest Intel computer ram per GB?

The cheapest Intel option is the ABS Cyclone Aqua Gaming PC - Windows 11 - Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF - GeForce RTX 5070 12GB - DLSS 4 - AI-Powered Performance - 32GB DDR5 6000 - 2TB... at $0.9750/GB ($1949.99 for 2TB).

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