AMD's Ryzen 7000 Zen 4 processors may support DDR5 memory exclusively

[WYP]

Let's hope that DDR5 prices drop dramatically before launch.



Read more about AMD's AM5 platform, its chiplet chipset design and DDR5 exclusivity.

 

[Dicehunter]

Unless DDR5 prices match current DDR4 prices by the time Zen4 launches this is a really idiotic move from AMD, To get a decently performing kit of DDR5 that actually makes sense over DDR4 you are looking at speed ranges of 5600MHz+ and at those speeds you're looking at roughly £260-£300+ for 2 x sticks or £230 on the low end for the really crap slow stuff.

 

[AlienALX]

I think the problem here will be that Zen 4 would be far slower on DDR4 due to the way it works. Like, if the uplift is because of the IF speed and DDR5 is capable of reaching waaay higher clocks then DDR4 could hamper it.

I could be wrong, but that may be why they are adopting this stance.

DDR5 is still kinda new, and all DDR is stupid money when it's still new. That said many put DDR5 on Alderlake, which IMO was a silly move. It really doesn't make a huge difference, and AL isn't significantly faster than Zen 5000 series, so yeah kinda a waste of money.

If it makes the difference here? it may be worth it. You gotta remember we are talking about the bleeding edge here. I would hazard a guess and say they will still be knocking out 5000 series chips for quite a while to come.

 

[NeverBackDown]

Even the slower ddr5 is still providing more bandwidth than very high speed kits from ddr4.. so I don't see it as an issue...

Only issue is cost to entry for the platform.

 

[Dawelio]

Only issue is cost to entry for the platform.

Also all of the wonderful issues of being an early adopter of new platforms…

 

[KingNosser]

Maybe by 3rd or 4th gen of AM5 it'll not only be a better option but also far cheaper, the ddr5 prices put me right off, but it'll change over time. Saying that i think if it's built around ddr5 from the off and full commit then it's better than less performance trying to support both least then those that buy into the platform are getting the current best. Bound to be issues thou any new platform always has them.