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Following DDR, SSDs, and Graphics Cards, AMD Ryzen 50XX CPU Prices Are Now Rising

A new trend is emerging in the PC market: prices for previous-generation processors, such as AMD Ryzen 5000 for the AM4 platform, are skyrocketing. Users, especially in the budget segment, are seeking more affordable options, which is causing a surge in demand for platforms supporting DDR4. For example, the price of the Ryzen 7 5700X has increased by almost 72% over six months.

As an alternative, one can consider Intel's 13th and 14th generation processors, which are also compatible with DDR4. This shift in demand towards aging hardware is atypical for the industry.

The situation may only improve after the cost decreases and the supply of DDR5 memory normalizes. That is to say, it's unknown when.