3 Things to Know About DDR5 Costs

The premium for DDR5 is in the memory sticks, not the motherboard. The motherboard price difference between DDR4 and DDR5 support is smaller than most people expect.

A decent B660 or comparable board supports both memory types without a huge cost gap. Focus your budget on the RAM itself, not the motherboard upgrade.

DDR5 memory modules are the main cost driver. Expect to pay significantly more for DDR5 RAM compared to DDR4, regardless of the board you choose.