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DDR5 Memory
Dropping PC sales is putting downward pressure on DDR5 prices
The PC market is in decline, and that decline is expected to have a large impact on DRAM pricing. Inventory levels are improving for DDR5 memory, but a lack of demand for the new memory type is expected to lower module costs significantly, which is great news for PC enthusiasts.
DDR5 memory production is expected to increase significantly in 2023 as manufacturing matures and more and more new processors/platforms support the new memory standard. Macroeconomic conditions are lowing demand for PCs, as consumers are shying away from expensive purchases. Increasing supply and lowered demand will result in decreased DDR5 pricing, addressing one of DDR5's largest drawbacks.
As it stands, DDR5 memory pricing is putting off many consumers from upgrading their systems or investing in new PCs. AMD has reportedly lowered its Ryzen 7000 series CPU production rates due to lower than expected demand, with high memory pricing being partially to blame for Ryzen 7000's poor reception at launch.
Lowered DDR5 memory costs will make new CPUs platforms a lot less expensive. This will be true for standard DDR5 modules and high speed DDR5 modules, though it remains to be seen how quickly DDR5's value will drop, or how much pricing will lower.
7000 Serise AMD Ryzen
Welcome to the new era of performance. AMD Ryzen 7000 Series ushers in the speed of “Zen 4” for gamers and creators with pure power to tackle any game or workflow on the digital playground. The world’s most advanced PC processor1 for gamers and creators extends AMD performance leadership to power your PC.
When your PC has the world’s most advanced desktop processor for gamers, you can focus on what really matters: being victorious on the digital battlefield. Whether you’re playing the latest titles or revisiting a classic, the AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series processors are a gaming powerhouse with high-performance “Zen 4” cores. With up to 16 cores, 32 threads, boost clocks of up to 5.7GHz2 and up to 80MB of cache, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series processors deliver game changing performance.
Get fast “Zen 4” performance with AMD Socket AM5 motherboards.
The all-new AMD Ryzen 7000 Series processors are packed with state-of-the-art technologies for an effortlessly modern PC. Highlights include high-speed DDR5 memory, PCIe® 5.0 support, AMD EXPO™ one-touch memory overclocking, and hyper-efficient 5nm manufacturing. Put an AMD Socket AM5 motherboard at the heart of your rig to dominate the games you love today and tomorrow. If your PC needs the latest and greatest capabilities, insist on AMD Ryzen™ processors.
AM5 Socket boards
Put an AMD Socket AM5 motherboard at the heart of your rig to dominate the games you love today and tomorrow. Be ready for fast “Zen 4” performance of AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series processors—plus whatever comes next—with PCIe® 5.0 on select motherboards and DDR5. Choose your chipset, start your build, and buckle up.
AMD EXPO™ Technology
Easy overclocking, game on.
Higher memory frequencies and more aggressive settings can unlock higher and smoother frame rates in your favorite games.