Number of Systems With 32GB and 64GB of RAM Falls in CPU-Z Survey

According to the latest computer hardware survey released by the “CPU-Z” program on November 6, the use of high-capacity RAM has declined year over year for the first time. The number of systems with 32GB of memory fell by 2.5%. A decline of 18% was recorded for 64GB variants. The main reason may be the sharp increase in memory prices and rising demand for DRAM in the artificial intelligence sector. The survey covers only computers on which “CPU-Z” was installed and run. Therefore, the results are not sales statistics.

With a share of 37.2%, 32GB of memory remains the most common option. The share of 16GB of memory is 33%, and this capacity is considered the minimum for everyday applications and games. The share of 8GB of memory, found mainly in older, basic office and very inexpensive computers, is 11%. Higher capacities are less common: 64GB of memory has a 7.3% share, while 24GB has a 2.3% share.

Year-over-year changes show that buyers are once again turning to less expensive options. The number of systems with 16GB of memory increased by 12.9%. Systems with 8GB, which had previously been declining, also saw a 5.5% increase. The number of 24GB variants rose by 19.7%, making this capacity an intermediate option for those who want more memory than 16GB. The rising cost of each gigabyte is forcing buyers to make tougher choices between their needs and budgets.

Among RAM types, the older DDR4 maintains its lead with a 54.5% share. The newer DDR5 has a 32.9% share. Year over year, DDR4 usage increased by 6%, while DDR5 declined by 2.9%. Although both types of memory have become more expensive, DDR4 is relatively cheaper. As a result, budget-conscious users prefer to remain on platforms that use DDR4 memory, such as “AMD Ryzen 5000” and “Intel Raptor Lake.”

Processor statistics also show growing interest in more affordable “Zen 3” chips. The figure for the “Ryzen 7 5700X” rose by 42.8%. The increase was 36.1% for the “Ryzen 5 5600” and 67.3% for the “Ryzen 5 5500.” “AMD” is bringing the “Ryzen 7 5800X3D” back to market. Some manufacturers are also resuming production of DDR4 memory and compatible motherboards. Meanwhile, “Intel” is preparing updated “Raptor Lake Next” processors for 2027.