More DDR4 RAM or less DDR 5 RAM?

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I am planning to upgrade my PC to i9 gen 12 for AE and PPro. The MB has an option of DDR 5, 6000 MHz. Puget systems recommends DDR 5 for 9-10% better performance. While Abode says more RAM the merrier.

My workflow involves using multiple AE dynamic link layers within Premiere pro. These layers may contain DSLR HD/4K footage, color grading, transitions, effects, color keying and multiple AE dynamic link simple animations of text , lower thirds, particles, swishes, popping icons, motion effects, tracked footage.

I have a budget to either purchase 128 GB DDR4 or 64 GB of DDR5. Any insights into which option would be more prudent? Thanks in advance.

[Jqke]

I'm not sure about DDR5, I haven't heard much about it, but I would go with more RAM = better. DDR4 is still very suitable, and DDR5 is still very new. In my opinion, 128GB would be the way to go.

Check here for additional information:

https://www.quora.com/Which-is-better-128-GB-RAM-of-speed-3200-MHz-or-64-GB-RAM-with-a-speed-of-4000...

https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/comments/uk7nnu/128gb_of_ddr4_ram_vs_64_gb_of_ddr5_ram_which_is/

[Steve Griffiths]

Agree with Jake. Go with the 128GB DDR4. DDR5 would be nice but the speed increase is not going to outweigh the benefits of more ram with DDR4.

However - if you are going with Puget Systems rig, I would suggest asking them. They would have great info on which is the better option in your particular use case.