Question 1

How does RamRadar track RAM prices?

Accepted Answer

RamRadar tracks DDR4 and DDR5 memory prices from live retailer sources — eBay, Newegg, and B&H Photo — multiple times a day. We store the full price history so you can see trends over time and know whether the current price is genuinely a good deal.

Question 2

What does "Near ATL" mean?

Accepted Answer

ATL stands for All-Time Low — the lowest price we've ever recorded for that RAM kit. When a product is labeled "Near ATL," its current price is within 10% of the cheapest it's ever been, meaning it's a great time to buy.

Question 3

Should I buy DDR4 or DDR5 RAM?

Accepted Answer

For any new build, choose DDR5 — current Intel and AMD desktop platforms require it. Note that DDR5 is not the cheaper option: in 2026 both are expensive, and at mainstream capacities DDR5 generally costs more per GB than DDR4, not less. Buy DDR4 only to upgrade an existing DDR4 motherboard, and soon — makers are winding down DDR4 production, so it is getting scarce. RamRadar tracks both so you can see the real current pricing.

Question 4

Why are RAM prices so high right now?

Accepted Answer

Since 2025, surging AI and data-center demand has pulled memory-fab capacity toward high-bandwidth memory (HBM), squeezing supply of consumer DDR4 and DDR5. Prices are now near record highs — roughly 2–4× their 2025 levels — and are forecast to stay elevated into the late 2020s. That is exactly when a price tracker helps most: RamRadar shows where each kit sits in its own price history so you can time the buy instead of overpaying at the peak.

Question 5

How often are prices updated?

Accepted Answer

Prices are refreshed from our retailer sources multiple times a day. The homepage and product pages automatically show the latest data, and you can set up price-drop alerts to be notified when a specific kit hits your target price.

Question 6

What RAM speed should I get for gaming?

Accepted Answer

For an AMD AM5 build (Ryzen 7000/9000), DDR5-6000 CL30 EXPO is the sweet spot. Intel Core Ultra (Arrow Lake) runs DDR5-6400 natively and higher with CUDIMM kits. For an existing DDR4 system, 3600MHz CL16 is the pick — though DDR4 availability is shrinking as production winds down, so grab it while you can. Use RamRadar to track prices on these popular configurations.

Question 7

Are the links on RamRadar affiliate links?

Accepted Answer

Some are. RamRadar may earn a small commission through retailer affiliate programs (such as eBay and Newegg) when you buy through our links. This never affects the price you pay — it helps keep RamRadar free.

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