RAM Price Index — Live DDR5 Price Chart & History
A composite RAM price chart built from the 12 DDR5 speed grades we track in the US market — equal-weighted so no single kit skews the trend. Use it to see the overall direction of DDR5 pricing, then drill into any individual spec or region below for that kit's own price history chart.
Index Avg Price
$685
across 12 speed grades
Index Min Price
$547
7-Day Index Change
↑ 1.8%
30-Day Index Change
↑ 1.7%
Benchmark RAM Price Chart — DDR5-6000 CL30 32GB (United States)
256 data pointsDDR5-6000 CL30 is the most-searched RAM spec, so it anchors this chart — but the index stats above are computed across all 12 tracked speed grades, not just this one.
RAM Price Chart by Speed Grade (United States)
Every DDR5 kit we track, with its own current price and trend. Click through to a spec's page for its full price history chart.
| Speed Grade | Min Price | Avg Price | 7-Day | 30-Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DDR5-5600 CL36 | $396 | $572 | ↑ 2.2% | ↓ 0.3% |
| DDR5-6000 CL28 | $450 | $680 | ↓ 0.8% | ↑ 0.2% |
| DDR5-6000 CL30 | $396 | $582 | ↑ 2.5% | ↑ 1.8% |
| DDR5-6000 CL36 | $436 | $513 | ↓ 0.0% | ↓ 1.0% |
| DDR5-6400 CL32 | $400 | $599 | ↓ 0.0% | ↑ 0.2% |
| DDR5-6800 CL34 | $610 | $726 | ↑ 2.2% | ↓ 0.2% |
| DDR5-7000 CL32 | $1000 | $1000 | ↑ 9.6% | ↑ 13.4% |
| DDR5-7000 CL34 | $628 | $653 | → 0.0% | ↑ 1.7% |
| DDR5-7200 CL34 | $560 | $694 | ↓ 0.1% | ↑ 1.9% |
| DDR5-7600 CL36 | $720 | $975 | → 0.0% | → 0.0% |
| DDR5-8000 CL30 | $475 | $558 | ↓ 0.9% | ↑ 1.8% |
| DDR5-8000 CL38 | $490 | $662 | ↑ 6.9% | ↑ 0.9% |
RAM Price Comparison by Region — DDR5-6000 CL30 32GB
The same spec, priced across all 9 countries we track, sorted cheapest to most expensive.
| Region | Min Price | Avg Price | 7-Day | 30-Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | £284 | £481 | ↓ 0.2% | ↑ 3.9% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $396 | $582 | ↑ 2.5% | ↑ 1.8% |
| 🇫🇷 France | €432 | €596 | ↓ 0.6% | ↑ 12.0% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | €432 | €605 | ↑ 1.3% | ↑ 6.7% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | €432 | €617 | ↑ 1.3% | ↑ 6.8% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | CHF 432 | CHF 620 | ↑ 1.3% | ↑ 6.8% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | €432 | €623 | ↓ 0.5% | ↑ 9.9% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | €432 | €623 | ↑ 1.8% | ↑ 11.7% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | €432 | €627 | ↑ 0.1% | ↑ 9.4% |
What Is the RAM Price Index?
Most RAM price trackers show you one kit at a time — useful if you know exactly what you're buying, but it hides the bigger picture. The RAM Price Index instead equal-weights the current average price across all 12 DDR5 speed grades we track (DDR5-5600 CL36 through DDR5-8000 CL38, all 32GB kits, US market) into a single benchmark number. The week-over-week and month-over-month change figures are calculated the same way, so a single SKU going out of stock or a flash sale on one speed grade doesn't distort the overall trend.
How to Read This RAM Price Chart
The chart above plots two lines for our benchmark spec (DDR5-6000 CL30): the minimum price found across tracked retailers and the average price. A widening gap between the two usually means the market is fragmented — some retailers are discounting while others hold list price. A narrowing gap means pricing has converged. Both lines are aggregated to monthly points so the RAM price trend is readable without single-day noise from flash sales.
RAM Price Index FAQ
What is the RAM Price Index?
The RAM Price Index is a composite benchmark that equal-weights the average price across all 12 DDR5 speed grades we track — from DDR5-5600 CL36 up to DDR5-8000 CL38 — in the US market. Instead of looking at one kit in isolation, the index gives you a single number that represents where DDR5 pricing sits across the whole market right now.
How is the RAM price index calculated?
We take the current average price for each of the 12 tracked DDR5 speed grades (32GB kits, US region) and compute an equal-weighted mean. The week-over-week and month-over-month change figures are calculated the same way — averaging the percentage change across all 12 specs rather than tracking a single SKU, which smooths out noise from any one product going in or out of stock.
How often does this RAM price chart update?
The underlying price data is refreshed from live retailer feeds on an ongoing basis, and this page revalidates hourly. The chart below plots monthly aggregated minimum and average prices so you can see the RAM price trend over time without single-day noise.
What's the difference between the RAM price index and a single spec's price chart?
The index smooths out the swings of any individual kit by averaging across all tracked DDR5 speeds. If you want the price history chart for one specific spec — like DDR5-6000 CL30 or DDR5-7000 CL32 — use the per-spec pages linked in the table below, which show that kit's own minimum and average price chart in your region.
Why does the RAM price trend differ by region?
Currency movements, import duties, and how aggressively local retailers discount all affect regional pricing independently. Two regions can see the same underlying DRAM supply conditions but move at different speeds — the regional comparison table below shows the current spread for our benchmark spec across all 9 tracked countries.
Where can I see RAM price history over time for one specific kit?
Every DDR5 speed grade has its own dedicated price history chart with region-specific data, top current deals, and product listings. Pick a spec from the table below, or use the region switcher at the top of any chart page.