Memory for Ryzen 7000 series is DDR4 or DDR5, typically 16GB or more depending on the model.
Memory for Ryzen 7000 series is DDR4 or DDR5, typically 16GB or more depending on the model.
Sure, I'll wait for more details about DDR5 compatibility and then proceed with the TVM tryGrH.
It seems unlikely to be worthwhile for several reasons: We lack certainty about which memory type pairs best with Zen 4. It's possible Zen 4 might struggle significantly, and Raptor Lake using DDR4 could perform better. Not having clear information on cost and performance makes it unwise to attempt memory procurement so early. Prices for DDR5 are falling rapidly; kits that were near $400 upon Alder Lake's launch are now around $200. The price of the kit you mentioned has dropped from $600 to about $400 already, and before Zen 4 is released, those prices could drop even more. Regarding point two, using DDR5 with RPL/ADL is feasible, but it's established that Alder Lake doesn't gain much from today's fast DDR5 compared to current fast DDR4. The performance gap is minimal and the extra $3 per unit isn't justified. You shouldn't assume RPL will behave differently.
I wonder if we'll find some unusual boards that support DDR4 and 5, similar to what we've had before for many crossover models. This time I think it's unlikely because the memory controller is now fully integrated, though it's hard to predict what future changes might bring :p.
It looks like this could make things more complicated for the boards and take up valuable room. It’s unclear if there’s strong enough consumer demand to justify it, and it might be better to offer a fresh board instead.