# DDR4 vs DDR5 RAM Prices: Cost, Performance & Upgrade Value Compared

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Purpose: Compare DDR4 and DDR5 RAM prices plus motherboard and platform costs. Calculate whether changing memory generation is worth the premium.
Direct answer: Choose DDR5 for a new platform when the complete-system premium is reasonable and future upgrades matter. Keep or upgrade DDR4 when the existing computer meets performance needs and the cost of changing the motherboard and processor outweighs the application benefit.

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