The RAM crisis pushes ASUS to relaunch the DDR4 platforms: a forced step backwards

The shortage of DDR5 memory, exacerbated by the boom in artificial intelligence, is pushing the hardware industry to reevaluate solutions considered outdated. According to a recent report, ASUS is planning a significant increase in production of DDR4-based motherboards starting Q1 2026with the aim of giving gamers and mainstream users access to cheaper and more easily available components.

The indiscretion, coming from Board Channelsindicates that ASUS will focus its efforts on both AMD AM4 platform be on that Intel LGA 1700 in DDR4 version. With DDR5 prices still high and availability limited, return to proven platforms it becomes an almost obligatory choice.

ASUS DDR4 platform programming differences between AMD and Intel

Sul fronte AMDASUS is planning to increase the production of the B550 and A520 motherboardsboth compatible with DDR4 memory. Despite the age of the AM4 platform, demand remains surprisingly high, thanks to the continued success of the Ryzen 5000 processors. The AM4 platform, according to some analyses, is even more popular than the most recent Intel solutions.

As for IntelASUS will focus on increasing the supply of LGA 1700 DDR4 motherboardsespecially mainstream models like B760M e H610M-Gespecially for e-commerce channels. At the same time, B760 and H-series cards intended for traditional retail will maintain a stable supply, thus ensuring good availability both online and offline.

ASUS is reorganizing its supply with a focus on DDR4

From a manufacturing point of view, ASUS would be fine reorganizing its supply chain and the production capacity to flexibly respond to market demand in first quarter of 2026. The factories would have already received instructions to better coordinate and support sales objectives.

However, the limit linked to performance remains: with the Ryzen 5000X3D increasingly difficult to find, reaching frame rates comparable to those offered by the Zen 4 and Zen 5 becomes complex. However, Intel can rely on CPUs from 13th and 14th generationswhich continue to offer competitive gaming performance.