WHAT IS DDR5? THE PC’S NEXT–GEN MEMORY, EXPLAINED
Major changes to the PC’s RAM subsystem typically occur once in a blue moon, but mere years after DDR4’s delayed rollout, that time is upon us yet again.
With the imminent release of DDR5 support in Intel’s Alder Lake CPUs (see page 9) next month (and potentially AMD’s Zen 4 chips next year), we’ll soon be entering a junction where you’ll need to decide what memory is right for you—DDR4 or DDR5.
How fast is DDR5? What will I need to run what? What even is DDR5? By the end of this guide, you’ll know everything you need to make the right decision.
WHAT IS DDR5?
DDR5 is the next evolution of PC main memory. This version is primarily focused on increasing the density and bandwidth
