Can I Install DDR5 RAM On A DDR4 Motherboard?

DDR5 isn't backwards compatible, though, and you can't slot DDR5 memory kits on motherboards that only support DDR4 either That means you

DDR4 has surprisingly good compatibility thanks to Intel continuing to support it with 13th and 14th-generation CPUs; it's also compatible with older Ryzen 5000

ddr5 slot Memory is not compatible across all motherboards Generally speaking, motherboards are built to support only one type of memory So, you can't mix and match

ddr5 in ddr4 slot Chinese manufacturer Onda has just announced its upcoming Micro-ATX motherboard with support for both DDR4 and DDR5 RAM