The price of ddr5 memory is declining steadily, especially in 2022. This bodes well for the next generation Intel Raptor lake and AMD ryzen 7000 CPU platforms Currently, the 16GB dual channel ddr5 memory kit sells for about $120 to $130, significantly lower than the $500 to $1000 or more pricing a few months ago.
Although the price of ddr5 memory has decreased, it will not be the first choice of mainstream consumers. The main consumer groups are still PC enthusiasts, game players and heavy resource users. Not all ddr5 kits have this new pricing trend. Advanced memory kits in the 6000 mbps+ range are still being sold at high prices, prompting some consumers to choose cheaper products for the time being.
According to the report of computerbase, not only the ddr5 memory in the United States has decreased significantly, but also in the European market. Memory itself will play a key role in setting the benchmark price of the next generation platform, because blue team (Intel) will have the great advantage of supporting ddr5 and DDR4 standards, while AMD will only provide ddr5 support.
Most of the ddr5 kits provided by Kingston, crucial, patriot and other companies are 16GB, providing a benchmark level of 4800 Mbps, and the price is close to $110 to $120. Since these prices are very affordable for everyone, and the memory kit tends to stabilize in the range of 5200 to 5600 MHz, the sales volume in the DIY market will certainly increase. At present, the price of ddr5-5200 and a little higher is close to $250 for consumers. At the same time, the 16GB ddr4-3200 memory Kit (CL16) can be purchased for less than half the price, which is about $50-60.
G. Skill and their advanced Trident Z ddr5-6000 cl36 memory kit were priced at $4000 in early January. Now, five months later, the price has plummeted to $800. Industry analysts have predicted that ddr5 memory will reach the same price as DDR4 suite within two years after its launch.
