Search Get the weekly email
Hardware

CPU-Z data indicates a decline in average PC memory capacity

By One Percent LowsUpdated Covered by 2 outlets
★ Add us as a preferred source on Google

TL;DR

A developer for the utility reports that average system memory capacity has dropped annually, as users favor smaller configurations over larger ones.

A creator of the diagnostic tool notes that for the first time, annual system memory capacity has decreased. Based on recent submission data, 32 GB is still the top choice at 37.2 percent, though its popularity dipped 2.5 percent from last year.

CPU-Z data indicates a decline in average PC memory capacityImage: TechPowerUp

Larger memory options also saw declines. The 64 GB segment decreased 18 percent to 7.3 percent, and configurations of 96 GB or 128 GB saw drops exceeding 26 percent.

Conversely, smaller setups gained popularity. Systems with 16 GB rose 12.9 percent to 33.0 percent, while 8 GB builds grew 5.5 percent to reach 11.0 percent.

Memory standards shifted similarly. DDR4 adoption climbed 6.0 percent to 54.5 percent of entries, whereas DDR5 usage decreased 2.9 percent to 32.9 percent. These statistics represent only user-submitted entries from the past quarter and do not necessarily reflect the broader computing industry.