I am building a machine for my “productivity” loads (mostly large code bases compilations + lots of virtual machines).
Main specs: intel i7 13700K, no gpu, 1tb m.2
Because of vms I run, I need some ram, so I would buy 64gb. Should I go DDR4 3200 or DDR5 5600?
DDR4 is quite cheaper, also motherboard is quite cheaper, so it adds up. But would DDR4 be a bottleneck for cpu?
Most reviews talk about gaming, but maybe ddr4 and ddr5 effect my workloads different?
You could probably get good cheap DDR4 and run it in gear 1 and performance would be comparable to slower DDR5. Although DDR5 has really come down in price and is competitive. I just bought a 2x16GB kit of Teamgroup T-Create 5600 for $75. There are 64GB (2x32) kits of T-Create available in US for $155 at Newegg. At least in the US it is becoming more and more cost effective to choose DDR5 for the DDR4/DDR5 12-13 gen boards.
Buildzoid’s What DDR5 to buy June 2023
Even if you’re not a “hardcore overclocker” you may find value in Buildzoid’s RAM and motherboard roundup videos.