PCHardwareCompare
← All roundups

Best Desktop Memory Modules Compared in 2026

Compare these memory kits by DDR generation, capacity, module count, speed and latency, ECC or registered format where confirmed, and stated motherboard or CPU support before buying. This group spans a single DDR4 UDIMM through to a 256 GB AMD workstation R-DIMM kit, priced from £171.94 to £11,059.83. Capacities, module counts and platform support vary considerably, so check the listed specification against your own board and CPU requirements before choosing.

5 selected productsListing snapshot 23 October 2026Selection Editorial
Affiliate disclosure. We may earn a commission if you buy through PCHub. This does not change the price you pay. Listed prices can change, so check the retailer page before ordering.
PC
PC Hardware Compare editorial teamProduct information editor

Winner

Goodram *DDR4 Rival Radiant 16GB (1*16)/3200 CL16 Green memory module

The Goodram DDR4 Rival Radiant Green is a sensible starting point for comparison given its low price and single-module DDR4 format, not a declared overall winner.

Check price at PCHub
ProductBrandPriceRetailersMemory generationMemory capacityListed product details
Goodram *DDR4 Rival Radiant 16GB (1*16)/3200 CL16 Green memory moduleGOODRAM£171.94PCHubDDR416GBGoodram *DDR4 Rival Radiant 16GB (1*16)/3200 CL16 Green memory module 1 x 16 GB 3200 MT/s 288-pin DIMM
Patriot Memory Signature Line Premium PSP548G56002H1 memory module 16Patriot Memory£272.77PCHubDDR516 GBPatriot Memory Signature Line Premium PSP548G56002H1 memory module 16 GB 1 x 16 GB DDR5 5600 MT/s 288-pin DIMM
Kingston Technology KSM56E46BS8KM-16HA memory module 16 GB 1 x 16 GB DKingston Technology£586.35PCHubDDR516 GBKingston Technology KSM56E46BS8KM-16HA memory module 16 GB 1 x 16 GB DDR5 5600 MT/s 288-pin DIMM ECC
Team Group T-CREATE EXPERT CTCED5128G6000HC40FDC01 memory module 128 GTeam Group£1,797.13PCHubDDR5128 GBTeam Group T-CREATE EXPERT CTCED5128G6000HC40FDC01 memory module 128 GB 2 x 64 GB DDR5 6000 MT/s 288-pin DIMM
G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo F5-6800R3445G32GE8-G5N memory module 256G.Skill£11,059.83PCHubDDR5256 GBG.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo F5-6800R3445G32GE8-G5N memory module 256 GB 8 x 32 GB DDR5 6800 MT/s 288-pin DIMM ECC
Goodram *DDR4 Rival Radiant 16GB (1*16)/3200 CL16 Green memory module

1. Goodram *DDR4 Rival Radiant 16GB (1*16)/3200 CL16 Green memory module

Check price at PCHub
Price shown £171.94

The only DDR4 product in this group, supplied as a single 16 GB UDIMM at CL16.

The Goodram DDR4 Rival Radiant Green is a 16 GB 288-pin DDR4 UDIMM running at 3200 MT/s with CL16 timings, listed at 1.2 or 1.35 V depending on variant.

This particular listing is the 16 GB green CL16 variant, differing in memory generation from the Patriot, Kingston, Team Group and G.Skill DDR5 modules in this comparison.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of Goodram *DDR4 Rival Radiant 16GB (1*16)/3200 CL16 Green memory module. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

Browse Geekbench Community Results

Memory bandwidth and latency testing

Compare measured read, write and copy bandwidth plus memory latency in a fixed platform and configuration. Capacity and the advertised transfer rate are specifications, not benchmark scores.

A comparable third-party result for Goodram *DDR4 Rival Radiant 16GB (1*16)/3200 CL16 Green memory module is not included here. See PassMark memory benchmark method explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £171.94 it is the cheapest listing here by a wide margin, though its DDR4 format sits apart from the DDR5 modules used by the other four products.

Product specifications
SpecificationInformation
BrandGOODRAM
Price£171.94
Memory generationDDR4
Memory capacity16GB
Listed product detailsGoodram *DDR4 Rival Radiant 16GB (1*16)/3200 CL16 Green memory module 1 x 16 GB 3200 MT/s 288-pin DIMM

Compatible hardware

  • Check against AM5 motherboardsCheck DDR generation, DIMM type, supported speed and capacity for the motherboard.
  • Check against Desktop processorsConfirm the processor platform and motherboard support the memory generation.
  • Check against Desktop PCsCheck whether the system accepts desktop DIMMs and supports the listed capacity.

What we like

What we don't like

  • DDR4 generation rather than the DDR5 used elsewhere here
  • Single module rather than a matched kit
Check price at PCHub
Patriot Memory Signature Line Premium PSP548G56002H1 memory module 16

2. Patriot Memory Signature Line Premium PSP548G56002H1 memory module 16

Check price at PCHub
Price shown £272.77

A single 16 GB DDR5 module running at 5600 MT/s, listed for next generation Intel platforms.

The Patriot Signature Line Premium PSP548G56002H1 is a single 16 GB 288-pin DDR5 module operating at 5600 MT/s with a 1.1 V rating.

It is listed for next generation Intel platforms, a distinction not stated for the Goodram DDR4 module or the Kingston ECC module in this group.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of Patriot Memory Signature Line Premium PSP548G56002H1 memory module 16. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

Browse Geekbench Community Results

Memory bandwidth and latency testing

Compare measured read, write and copy bandwidth plus memory latency in a fixed platform and configuration. Capacity and the advertised transfer rate are specifications, not benchmark scores.

A comparable third-party result for Patriot Memory Signature Line Premium PSP548G56002H1 memory module 16 is not included here. See PassMark memory benchmark method explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £272.77 it costs £100.83 more than the Goodram DDR4 module, reflecting the move to DDR5 and the stated Intel platform listing.

Product specifications
SpecificationInformation
BrandPatriot Memory
Price£272.77
Memory generationDDR5
Memory capacity16 GB
Listed product detailsPatriot Memory Signature Line Premium PSP548G56002H1 memory module 16 GB 1 x 16 GB DDR5 5600 MT/s 288-pin DIMM

Compatible hardware

  • Check against AM5 motherboardsCheck DDR generation, DIMM type, supported speed and capacity for the motherboard.
  • Check against Desktop processorsConfirm the processor platform and motherboard support the memory generation.
  • Check against Desktop PCsCheck whether the system accepts desktop DIMMs and supports the listed capacity.

What we like

What we don't like

  • Supplied as a single module rather than a matched kit
  • Latency figure not stated
Check price at PCHub
Kingston Technology KSM56E46BS8KM-16HA memory module 16 GB 1 x 16 GB D

3. Kingston Technology KSM56E46BS8KM-16HA memory module 16 GB 1 x 16 GB D

Check price at PCHub
Price shown £586.35

A single 16 GB DDR5 ECC DIMM at 5600 MT/s, with registered or unbuffered status not stated.

The Kingston KSM56E46BS8KM-16HA is a 16 GB 288-pin DDR5 DIMM at 5600 MT/s with CL46 timings, a 1Rx8 rank configuration and confirmed ECC support at 1.1 V.

ECC is stated clearly for this module, but whether it is registered or unbuffered is not stated, so that detail should be treated as unconfirmed rather than assumed.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of Kingston Technology KSM56E46BS8KM-16HA memory module 16 GB 1 x 16 GB D. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

Browse Geekbench Community Results

Memory bandwidth and latency testing

Compare measured read, write and copy bandwidth plus memory latency in a fixed platform and configuration. Capacity and the advertised transfer rate are specifications, not benchmark scores.

A comparable third-party result for Kingston Technology KSM56E46BS8KM-16HA memory module 16 GB 1 x 16 GB D is not included here. See PassMark memory benchmark method explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £586.35 it costs £313.58 more than the Patriot module, reflecting its confirmed ECC support, which the Patriot listing does not state.

Product specifications
SpecificationInformation
BrandKingston Technology
Price£586.35
Memory generationDDR5
Memory capacity16 GB
Listed product detailsKingston Technology KSM56E46BS8KM-16HA memory module 16 GB 1 x 16 GB DDR5 5600 MT/s 288-pin DIMM ECC

Compatible hardware

  • Check against AM5 motherboardsCheck DDR generation, DIMM type, supported speed and capacity for the motherboard.
  • Check against Desktop processorsConfirm the processor platform and motherboard support the memory generation.
  • Check against Desktop PCsCheck whether the system accepts desktop DIMMs and supports the listed capacity.

What we like

What we don't like

  • Registered or unbuffered status not stated
  • Supplied as a single module rather than a kit
Check price at PCHub
Team Group T-CREATE EXPERT CTCED5128G6000HC40FDC01 memory module 128 G

4. Team Group T-CREATE EXPERT CTCED5128G6000HC40FDC01 memory module 128 G

Check price at PCHub
Price shown £1,797.13

A 128 GB two-module DDR5 kit at 6000 MT/s, with Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO support stated by the manufacturer.

The Team Group T-CREATE EXPERT CTCED5128G6000HC40FDC01 is a two-module DDR5 kit totalling 128 GB, running at 6000 MT/s with CL40 timings indicated in the model number.

The manufacturer description states Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO support, a dual-platform profile listing not stated for the single-module Patriot or Kingston products here.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of Team Group T-CREATE EXPERT CTCED5128G6000HC40FDC01 memory module 128 G. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

Browse Geekbench Community Results

Memory bandwidth and latency testing

Compare measured read, write and copy bandwidth plus memory latency in a fixed platform and configuration. Capacity and the advertised transfer rate are specifications, not benchmark scores.

A comparable third-party result for Team Group T-CREATE EXPERT CTCED5128G6000HC40FDC01 memory module 128 G is not included here. See PassMark memory benchmark method explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £1797.13 it costs considerably more than the Kingston single module, reflecting its two-module 128 GB total capacity and dual-platform profile support.

Product specifications
SpecificationInformation
BrandTeam Group
Price£1,797.13
Memory generationDDR5
Memory capacity128 GB
Listed product detailsTeam Group T-CREATE EXPERT CTCED5128G6000HC40FDC01 memory module 128 GB 2 x 64 GB DDR5 6000 MT/s 288-pin DIMM

Compatible hardware

  • Check against AM5 motherboardsCheck DDR generation, DIMM type, supported speed and capacity for the motherboard.
  • Check against Desktop processorsConfirm the processor platform and motherboard support the memory generation.
  • Check against Desktop PCsCheck whether the system accepts desktop DIMMs and supports the listed capacity.

What we like

What we don't like

  • Considerably higher price than the single-module options here
  • ECC support not stated
Check price at PCHub
G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo F5-6800R3445G32GE8-G5N memory module 256

5. G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo F5-6800R3445G32GE8-G5N memory module 256

Check price at PCHub
Price shown £11,059.83

A 256 GB eight-module DDR5 ECC R-DIMM kit at 6800 MT/s, designed for compatible AMD workstation systems.

The G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo F5-6800R3445G32GE8-G5N is an eight-module DDR5 R-DIMM kit totalling 256 GB, running at 6800 MT/s with ECC and AMD EXPO support.

It is designed for compatible AMD workstation systems, a specialist positioning that sets it apart from the consumer-oriented Patriot, Kingston and Team Group listings in this group.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo F5-6800R3445G32GE8-G5N memory module 256. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

Browse Geekbench Community Results

Memory bandwidth and latency testing

Compare measured read, write and copy bandwidth plus memory latency in a fixed platform and configuration. Capacity and the advertised transfer rate are specifications, not benchmark scores.

A comparable third-party result for G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo F5-6800R3445G32GE8-G5N memory module 256 is not included here. See PassMark memory benchmark method explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £11,059.83 it is by far the most expensive listing here, reflecting its eight-module 256 GB R-DIMM workstation specification well beyond the other four products.

Product specifications
SpecificationInformation
BrandG.Skill
Price£11,059.83
Memory generationDDR5
Memory capacity256 GB
Listed product detailsG.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo F5-6800R3445G32GE8-G5N memory module 256 GB 8 x 32 GB DDR5 6800 MT/s 288-pin DIMM ECC

Compatible hardware

  • Check against AM5 motherboardsCheck DDR generation, DIMM type, supported speed and capacity for the motherboard.
  • Check against Desktop processorsConfirm the processor platform and motherboard support the memory generation.
  • Check against Desktop PCsCheck whether the system accepts desktop DIMMs and supports the listed capacity.

What we like

What we don't like

  • Highest price in this group by a large margin
  • Designed specifically for AMD workstation systems rather than general desktop use
Check price at PCHub

Prices shown reflect the available listing details and can change. Check stock, delivery, compatibility and full product specifications with PCHub before ordering.