Is DDR4 back? 64GB RAM PCs see major fall, but new data suggests hope is on the horizon

• 64GB RAM PCs fell 18% as memory costs climbed sharply
• 32GB systems also slipped, while 16GB machines gained ground in CPU-Z's survey
• 24GB RAM recorded the fastest growth, despite its tiny market share

Rising memory prices are changing how much RAM consumers are willing to buy, with fewer PC users opting for expensive, high-capacity memory.

A CPU-Z hardware survey shows that the number of computers with 64GB of RAM fell by 18% year over year, while 32GB systems declined by 2.5%.

Yet DDR4 still accounts for 54.5% of surveyed computers, compared with 32.9% for DDR5, suggesting the older memory standard remains far from disappearing.

Rising RAM prices are changing consumer preferences

The decline in larger memory capacities comes as AI infrastructure continues consuming substantial quantities of DRAM, putting pressure on supplies available to conventional PC manufacturers.

As memory becomes more expensive, buyers appear increasingly willing to settle for smaller...

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