Intel vs Micron Computer RAM

Side-by-side price per gigabyte comparison across 13 products.

As of March 2026, Intel averages $9.4836/GB across 3 products while Micron averages $7.9716/GB across 10 products on BuyPerUnit. Micron offers 16% better value per gigabyte for computer ram.

Intel

Avg $/GB$9.4836

Best $/GB$7.8122

Price Range$7.8122 – $12.0769

Products3

Cheapest Product

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 · $249.99 · newegg

Micron

Better Value

Avg $/GB$7.9716

Best $/GB$3.2487

Price Range$3.2487 – $14.2863

Products10

Cheapest Product

8GB RAM Replacement for Micron MT16JTF1G64AZ-1G4, MT16JTF1G64AZ-1G4D1 DDR3 1333MHz PC3-10600 DIMM 2Rx8 Desktop Memory

8GB · $25.99 · newegg

Top Products Compared

Rank	Brand	Product	Capacity	$/GB	Price	Retailer
1	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
1	Micron	8GB RAM Replacement for Micron MT16JTF1G64AZ-1G4, MT16JTF1G64AZ-1G4D1 DDR3 1333MHz PC3-10600 DIMM 2Rx8 Desktop Memory	8GB	$3.2487	$25.99	newegg
2	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
2	Micron	MTA16ATF2G64HZ-2G6E1_UB Micron 16GB DDR4 Sodimm PC4-21300 2666MHZ Laptop Memory MTA16ATF2G64HZ-2G6E1 Laptop Memory	16GB	$5.6244	$89.99	newegg
3	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
3	Micron	2_Of_MTA4ATF51264HZ-2G6E3_UB Micron 8GB 2X4GB DDR4 Sodimm PC4-21300 2666MHZ Memory KIT MTA4ATF51264HZ-2G6E3 Laptop Memory	8GB	$6.2488	$49.99	newegg
4	Micron	32GB RAM Replacement for Micron MTA16ATF4G64AZ-2G6, MTA16ATF4G64AZ-2G6B1 DDR4 2666MHz PC4-21300 DIMM 2Rx8 Desktop Memory	32GB	$6.8747	$219.99	newegg
5	Micron	16GB RAM Replacement for Micron MTA16ATF2G64HZ-2G3, MTA16ATF2G64HZ-2G3B1, MTA16ATF2G64HZ-2G3E1 DDR4 2400MHz PC4-19200 SODIMM 2Rx8 Laptop Memory	16GB	$7.5619	$120.99	newegg

Which Should You Buy?

Based on current pricing data, Micron offers better overall value for computer ram at an average of $7.9716/GB compared to Intel's $9.4836/GB — that's roughly 16% less per gigabyte.

Micron's best deal is the 8GB RAM Replacement for Micron MT16JTF1G64AZ-1G4, MT16JTF1G64AZ-1G4D1 DDR3 1333MHz PC3-10600 DIMM 2Rx8 Desktop Memory (8GB) at $3.2487/GB, while Intel's cheapest option is the 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) at $7.8122/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 Intel or Micron cheaper per GB for computer ram?

As of March 2026, Micron averages $7.9716/GB compared to Intel at $9.4836/GB. Micron is approximately 16% cheaper per gigabyte on average.

How many Intel and Micron computer ram does BuyPerUnit track?

BuyPerUnit currently tracks 3 Intel products and 10 Micron products in the computer ram category, all ranked by price per gigabyte.

What is the cheapest Intel computer ram per GB?

The cheapest Intel option is the 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... at $7.8122/GB ($249.99 for 32GB).

What is the cheapest Micron computer ram per GB?

The cheapest Micron option is the 8GB RAM Replacement for Micron MT16JTF1G64AZ-1G4, MT16JTF1G64AZ-1G4D1 DDR3 1333MHz PC3-10600 DIMM 2Rx8 Desktop Memory at $3.2487/GB ($25.99 for 8GB).

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