No, DDR4 was not significantly more expensive than DDR3 at its launch.
No, DDR4 was not significantly more expensive than DDR3 at its launch.
It might have been bought for a fair amount, similar to DDR3 levels. This surprised me since I saw some recent offers for DDR5 that seem much higher than expected.
It tends to cost more each time a new standard appears. Still, DDR3 faced odd pricing issues because of limited production. DDR5 seems likely to be very costly now due to chip scarcity and its novelty. Just wait for the first generation models to stabilize, then prices should drop.
It should cost around $800 for 128GB of DDR4-4000, but high-end DDR5 could push it higher.
DDR5 will cost more due to extra components like voltage regulators on the controller, and the PCB may have multiple layers which increases manufacturing expenses. This is necessary because of the higher operating frequencies. Early adopters are already paying a premium, and since server production is booming, manufacturers will maximize output. You might find either low-quality DDR4 sticks or high-end DDR5 options priced very high.
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It's typical for CL timings to increase over time. A 3600 Mhz CL16 DDR4 setup would likely match performance of a DDR5-5000 system running at 22-25 MHz. At 8000 MHz it seems quite low, but it could become feasible in the future with just one memory stick installed. Using two channels on DDR5 will definitely improve things, even if you don't need both pairs.
DDR4 was about twice as expensive as DDR3 initially, but prices eventually stabilized. I think DDR5 will follow a comparable pattern. There’s likely to be a tax on those who adopt it early.
It's all about supply and demand. I recall when DDR3 launched and DDR2 seemed unusually inexpensive because there was an excess supply. Now it seems the same trend could repeat with DDR4 and DDR5, as DDR4 prices are falling thanks to oversupply. You might soon see 16GB kits under $50 for DDR4, which could only make the price of DDR5 even higher.