What is DDR5? The PC's next-gen memory, explained

Major changes to the PC’s RAM subsystem typically occur once in 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 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 for you. To read this article in full, please click here https://www.pcworld.com/article/3632356/what-is-ddr5.html#tk.rss_all

Created 4y | Sep 8, 2021, 11:20:48 AM


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