Should we stick with DDR4 for new game dev PCs or jump to DDR5 now?

02 Eki 07:45

DDR4 has been the workhorse for years, offering solid bandwidth and reasonable latency at a price most indie studios can afford. With DDR5 becoming more common, the higher transfer rates and larger capacities look tempting, but the early‑stage price premium and sometimes higher latency can bite on tight budgets. For a new game dev PC, do the performance gains of DDR5 justify the extra cost, or is DDR4 still the sweet spot for most projects? How do you weigh factors like future‑proofing, memory timings, and the current ecosystem of tools? Would love to hear your experiences and recommendations.