What we know
CPU-Z data analyzed by Tom’s Hardware shows that the share of PCs equipped with 64GB of RAM has declined by 18% year-over-year. This decrease is linked to rising DRAM prices, which have made higher-capacity memory less affordable. This marks the first time that average PC memory capacity has fallen, reversing a long-term trend of increasing RAM amounts in consumer systems. The adoption of 64GB RAM in PCs dropped 18% compared to the previous year. Soaring DRAM prices, driven in part by AI-related demand, are the main cause. PC memory capacity is declining for the first time on record.
Why it matters
DRAM price increases are reshaping the PC hardware market, making large RAM configurations like 64GB less accessible to consumers. This shift could impact performance for power users and professionals who rely on high memory capacity. CPU-Z’s user-collected data provides a timely snapshot of these changing trends, reflecting how cost pressures influence hardware choices in the current market environment.
What is still unknown
The data does not include independent verification of accuracy or details on the geographic or demographic distribution of the CPU-Z user base. It is unclear how these trends vary across different PC segments or regions. No information is available on supported languages or any planned updates to CPU-Z’s data collection or reporting methods.