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Decade-old RAM is making a comeback

DDR4 RAM, once thought to be obsolete, is experiencing a resurgence due to rising DDR5 RAM prices. Intel and AMD are launching new CPUs that support older DDR4 memory, making it a cost-effective option for PC builders. This move is a response to the increasing cost of DDR5 RAM, which has made upgrading to newer systems challenging for many users.

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  • ✓ Intel is launching new CPUs on old sockets that support DDR4 memory
  • ✓ DDR4 RAM is making a comeback due to price hikes of DDR5 RAM
  • ✓ New Intel and AMD CPUs will support older DDR4 memory
  • ✓ Raptor Lake Next may support both DDR4 and DDR5 memory
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 14 independent reporting domains (75% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Gigabyte's latest BIOS update suggests Intel's Raptor Lake Next launch in 2027, which may support both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

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  1. Decade-old DDR4 RAM makes a comeback due to price hikes

    DDR4 RAM, once thought to be obsolete, is experiencing a resurgence due to rising DDR5 RAM prices. Intel and AMD are launching new CPUs that support older DDR4 memory, making it a cost-effective option for PC builders. This move is a response to the increasing cost of DDR5 RAM, which has made upgrading to newer systems challenging for many users.

    Why it matters

    The recent surge in DDR5 RAM prices has led to a shortage, prompting CPU makers to revisit older technologies. DDR4 RAM, which was widely used a decade ago, is being reconsidered as a viable option. This development has implications for the PC hardware industry, as it may alter the trajectory of future system upgrades and component pricing.

    What is confirmed

    • Intel is launching new CPUs on old sockets that support DDR4 memory
    • DDR4 RAM is making a comeback due to price hikes of DDR5 RAM
    • New Intel and AMD CPUs will support older DDR4 memory
    • Raptor Lake Next may support both DDR4 and DDR5 memory

    Still unconfirmed

    • Intel's Raptor Lake Next launch is expected in 2027

    What to watch next

    • Intel's official announcement of Raptor Lake Next
    • Release of new CPUs supporting DDR4 memory
    • DDR5 RAM price trends in the coming months
    Sources used for this update (13)
    1. www.hellomagazine.com — HELLO! US Edition - Latest news and Photos
    2. The Verge — Decade-old RAM is making a comeback
    3. Engadget — Intel Is Reportedly Launching New CPUs On Old Sockets That Support DDR4 Memory
    4. Tom's Hardware — Gigabyte's latest BIOS update hints at Intel's Raptor Lake Next launch in 2027 — new CPUs may support both DDR4 and DDR5 memory
    5. TechPowerUp — GIGABYTE BIOS Update Points to New DDR4 Intel Processors Coming Next Year
    6. Wccftech — GIGABYTE Announces Support For Upcoming LGA 1700 Processors On Its Motherboards, Hinting At Raptor Lake “NEXT”
    7. www.theverge.com — The techlash has gone Hollywood
    8. shattered.io — Raptor Lake Next: Gigabyte BIOS Backs DDR4, DDR5 [2026]
    9. www.theverge.com — Decade-old RAM is making a comeback - The Verge
    10. nsaneforums.com — Decade-old RAM is making a comeback - Technology News - Nsane Forums
    11. www.makeuseof.com — Your RAM has been running at 2014 speeds since the day you built your PC because of one switch - MUO
    12. www.hindustantimes.com — Sunny Deol’s Suryaa first look unveiled but the internet isn’t convinced about Hindi remake of Malaya....
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