Our Rating Methodology
How we evaluate RAM products to help you make the best choice
At RamPriceCheck.com, we don't just compare prices — we provide expert ratings to help you identify the best value products. Our scoring system is transparent, objective, and based on key performance and value factors.
The Rating Formula
Score = (Capacity ÷ Price) × DDR Bonus × Speed Bonus × Relevance Bonus
Final Score = min(10.0, Raw Score × 35.0)
Rating Factors Explained
1. Capacity-to-Price Ratio (Base Score)
The foundation of our rating: how much RAM capacity you get per dollar spent.
Example: 32GB at $160 = 0.200 GB/$ (better) vs 16GB at $100 = 0.160 GB/$ (worse)
2. DDR Generation Bonus
DDR5 delivers significantly better performance than DDR4 (2x bandwidth, better efficiency).
- DDR5: +30% bonus (×1.3)
- DDR4: +10% bonus (×1.1) — still viable for budget upgrades in 2026
3. Speed Bonus
Higher speeds improve gaming FPS, rendering times, and overall system responsiveness.
- ≥5600MHz: +15% bonus (×1.15)
- <5600MHz: No bonus (×1.0)
4. Relevance Capacity Bonus
Modern software requires adequate RAM. Our scoring reflects 2026 standards.
- 8GB: -15% penalty (×0.85) — obsolete for modern usage
- 16GB: Baseline (×1.0) — minimum standard
- 32GB: +15% bonus (×1.15) — sweet spot for gaming/production
- 64GB: +5% bonus (×1.05) — workstation/professional use
Badge System
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Top Choice
8.0 - 10.0
Exceptional value, highly recommended
⭐
Excellent Value
6.0 - 7.9
Great balance of price and performance
✓
Good Choice
5.0 - 5.9
Solid option, worth considering
Our Rating
< 5.0
Average or below average value
Real Example
Corsair Vengeance DDR5 32GB @ $160, 6000MHz
- Base: 32 ÷ 160 = 0.200 GB/$
- DDR5 Bonus: 0.200 × 1.3 = 0.260
- Speed Bonus (6000MHz): 0.260 × 1.15 = 0.299
- Relevance (32GB): 0.299 × 1.15 = 0.344
- Normalization: 0.344 × 35.0 = 12.04
- Final Score: min(10.0, 12.04) = 10.0/10 🏆
Why Trust Our Ratings?
- ✅ Transparent formula — no hidden factors or bias
- ✅ Objective calculation — same criteria for all products
- ✅ Updated daily — reflects current market prices
- ✅ No paid placements — scores cannot be bought
- ✅ Open methodology — you can verify the math yourself
Known Limitations
- Speed detection is keyword-based (may miss some fast modules)
- Prices are static snapshots (we update daily but Amazon prices fluctuate)
- Brand reputation not factored (Corsair vs generic brands scored equally)
- Advanced specs like CAS latency not included yet
Our goal is simple: help you find the best RAM for your money. Questions about our methodology? Contact us!
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