Devices · 21h ago
DDR4 vs DDR5 Gaming Gap Widens: Up to 25% Loss with Intel LGA 1700
In mid-2026, Intel's LGA 1700 CPUs show a 14% average gaming performance drop when using DDR4 instead of DDR5, with some titles losing up to 25%. The gap has grown due to rising memory prices and game demands. Gamers on older DDR4 systems face a significant penalty in modern titles.
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The widening gap underscores that DDR4 is becoming a bottleneck for gaming, but the cost premium of DDR5 may not justify the upgrade for budget-conscious builders.
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Re-examining the DDR4 gaming gap with Intel’s LGA 1700 CPUs in mid-2026 — performance drops of 14% on average, and up to 25% in some games →
Tom's Hardware
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