Don’t Expect DDR5 to Go Anywhere Anytime Soon, as DDR6 Isn’t Planned to Arrive for Commercial Applications Until 2028

Peter_Brosdahl · 2026-05-05T07:56:14-0400

A new report has indicated that each of the three big memory chip manufacturers has begun ramping up its development of DDR6. According to The Elec (via TechPowerUp), Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron are all working with JDEC on the next standard, which could see speeds as high as 17,600 MT/s or more. However, the […]

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MadMummy76 · 2026-05-05T16:59:18-0400

I haven't even seen DDR5 yet IRL.

DAPUNISHER · 2026-05-05T18:14:24-0400

We will be in the 2030s before DIY gets access, and begins to adopt it in any real numbers.

igor_kavinski · 2026-05-05T20:33:33-0400

MadMummy76 said:
I haven't even seen DDR5 yet IRL.

Head on over to Anandtech FS/FT forums. Some kits on sale there. May make sense for you.

Don’t Expect DDR5 to Go Anywhere Anytime Soon, as DDR6 Isn’t Planned to Arrive for Commercial Applications Until 2028

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