Micron DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM 1x64GB vs Samsung DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM 1x64GB
Best value of the 2 kits compared is the Samsung DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM 1x64GB, at CA$69.211/GB β 8% cheaper per gigabyte than the Micron DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM 1x64GB. Price per GB is the metric this site ranks value on and lower is better, so that is the kit to beat.
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Micron DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM 1x64GB vs Samsung DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM 1x64GB: full breakdown
Value: price per gigabyte
On price per GB β the only value metric this site ranks on, and lower is better β the Samsung DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM 1x64GB leads at CA$69.211/GB, 8% cheaper per gigabyte than the next kit, the Micron DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM 1x64GB at CA$75.305/GB.
Capacity and module layout
The Micron DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM 1x64GB is 1x64GB and the Samsung DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM 1x64GB is 1x64GB. Every kit here totals 64GB, so capacity is not the deciding factor. Every kit here is a single module. That is maximum upgrade headroom β the other slots stay free β but a lone stick runs single-channel until a matching module joins it.
Speed and latency
Clocks and timings: the Micron DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM 1x64GB at 6,400 MT/s CL52 and the Samsung DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM 1x64GB at 6,400 MT/s CL52. True latency is level across every kit that publishes it, at 16.3 ns, so real-world latency is not what separates them.
Current price against MSRP
Current listings: the Micron DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM 1x64GB at CA$4,819.49 and the Samsung DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM 1x64GB at CA$4,429.49. The lowest current outlay is the Samsung DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM 1x64GB at CA$4,429.49, though the smallest total price is not the same question as the best price per GB. No MSRP is on file for any of these kits, so street price is the only reference point.
Which of these 2 kits should you buy?
Buy the Samsung DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM 1x64GB. It is the cheapest per gigabyte of the 2 kits compared at CA$69.211/GB β 8% under the Micron DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM 1x64GB, the next cheapest per gigabyte β and it is in stock, which is the whole question price per GB is meant to settle. If raw speed matters more to you than cost per gigabyte, the Micron DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM 1x64GB is the faster kit at 6,400 MT/s β expect to pay for it.
Technical Specifications Comparison
Capacity & Modules
| Specification | Micron DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM 1x64GB | Samsung DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM 1x64GB |
|---|---|---|
| Total capacity | 64GBβ | 64GB |
| Module layout | 1Γ64GB | 1Γ64GB |
| Module count | 1 | 1 |
| Form factor | RDIMM | RDIMM |
| Category | server | server |
Speed & Latency
| Specification | Micron DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM 1x64GB | Samsung DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM 1x64GB |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Speed | 6,400 MT/sβ | 6,400 MT/s |
| CAS latency | CL52β | CL52 |
| True latency | 16.3 nsβ | 16.3 ns |
Features
| Specification | Micron DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM 1x64GB | Samsung DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM 1x64GB |
|---|---|---|
| ECC support | Yes | Yes |
| RGB lighting | No | No |
Pricing & Value
| Specification | Micron DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM 1x64GB | Samsung DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM 1x64GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | β | β |
| Best price | CA$4,819.49 | CA$4,429.49β |
| Price per GB | CA$75.305 | CA$69.211β |