# 64GB RAM PCs plummet as memory prices surge

> Rising DRAM costs are pushing PC buyers toward smaller capacities, with 64GB systems down 18% year over year, though DDR4 still dominates the market.
- Title: 64GB RAM PCs plummet as memory prices surge · TechRadar
- Summary: Rising DRAM costs are pushing PC buyers toward smaller capacities, with 64GB systems down 18% year over year, though DDR4 still dominates the market.
- Keywords: ram memory, ddr4, ddr5, pc hardware, memory prices, cpu-z survey, dram, TechRadar
- Source: TechRadar — https://techradar.com/pro/is-ddr4-back-64gb-ram-pcs-see-major-fall-but-new-data-suggests-hope-is-on-the-horizon
- Published: 2026-11-10T22:10:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ram memory, ddr4, ddr5, pc hardware, memory prices, cpu-z survey, dram, technology
## 64GB systems fall sharply
A CPU-Z hardware survey shows computers with 64GB of RAM fell by 18% year over year, while 32GB systems declined by 2.5%.
## Memory costs drive the shift
Rising memory prices are changing consumer preferences. As DRAM becomes more expensive, buyers appear increasingly willing to settle for smaller capacities rather than pay premium prices.
## Smaller capacities gain ground
16GB computers recorded a 12.9% annual increase, while 8GB systems grew by 5.5%. Meanwhile, 24GB PCs recorded a 19.7% increase, suggesting buyers choose intermediate capacities instead.
## 32GB remains most common
Despite the decline in larger capacities, 32GB remains the most common capacity among surveyed computers, accounting for 37.2% of CPU-Z's active user base. 16GB followed with 33%.
## DDR4 still dominates
DDR4 still accounts for 54.5% of surveyed computers, compared with 32.9% for DDR5, suggesting the older memory standard remains far from disappearing.

> DDR4 still accounts for 54.5% of surveyed computers, compared with 32.9% for DDR5
## Why DDR4 persists
DDR4's continued dominance is partly explained by its long-established presence in desktop computers and laptops. DDR5 requires compatible motherboards and processors, adding expenses for consumers considering a complete platform replacement.
## Survey limitations noted
CPU-Z's hardware survey measures computers running the application rather than actual monthly PC sales. Its statistics describe the software's active user population and cannot establish precisely how consumers across the entire market are purchasing memory.
## Key takeaway

PC buyers are choosing smaller RAM capacities as memory prices climb, with 64GB systems falling 18% while DDR4 remains the standard on 54.5% of surveyed computers.