In recent months, the cost of DDR4 RAM has significantly increased, making it less economically viable compared to DDR5. Previously, this type of memory was favored for budget-friendly gaming PCs, but the current market dynamics suggested by semiconductor analyst Ray Wang show that DDR4 pricing has become quite steep.

The charts shared reveal that despite DDR5 also experiencing cost increases, the cost discrepancy that once made DDR4 preferable has diminished. This trend can be attributed to high demand from AI data centers, which require substantial amounts of DRAM for high bandwidth memory solutions. As major clients secure the latest DDR5, the leftover demand is leading many to revert to DDR4, consequently driving up its prices due to limited supply.

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• Note: Industry insiders predict the DDR4 pricing will continue to climb as DRAM manufacturers shift focus towards DDR5 production.
• Conclusion: It may still make sense to consider DDR4 for specific low-budget rigs, but overall, DDR5 presents a more robust option and is increasingly becoming the standard choice for new builds.

“DDR4 and DDR5 Pricing from October 2023 to October 2025. And yesterday pricing was still going up! Beautiful and satisfying upward line :)”
(Translation: DDR4 and DDR5 pricing has steadily increased, which is visually evident in the provided graphs.)