Description
DDR5 at 5600MT/s (Megatransfers per second) is a high-speed memory standard that offers a massive performance leap over older DDR4 technology. At 5600MT/s, this memory provides much faster data transfer rates, better power efficiency (often operating at just 1.1V), and on-die Error Correction Code (ECC) to keep your system stable even under heavy workloads.
As IT asset disposition (ITAD) pipelines begin to see newer generations of hardware, DDR5 memory modules (like the 5600MT/s variants) are entering the high-grade e-scrap market. Categorized strictly as High-Grade Gold-Bearing E-Waste, these modules differ physically from legacy DDR4 and DDR3 sticks and offer excellent precious metal recovery yields.
Scrap Value & Composition Profile
Unlike older generations of RAM, DDR5 modules integrate power management directly onto the stick rather than relying solely on the motherboard. This increases the density of surface-mounted components per module, slightly altering the refining profile.
| Material / Component | Location on DDR5 Module | Recovery Value Focus |
| Gold (Au) | 288-pin edge connectors (“gold fingers”) | High. Hard-gold plated pins are the primary driver of scrap value in RAM. |
| Palladium (Pd) / Silver (Ag) | Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCCs) | Medium-High. DDR5 features an increased capacitor load due to the onboard PMIC. |
| Copper (Cu) | Multi-layer printed circuit board (PCB) | Medium. Dense copper tracing throughout the fiberglass substrate. |
| Silicon & Base Metals | High-density BGA memory ICs & PMIC | Low. Recoverable during bulk smelting operations. |
| Aluminum (Al) | Heat spreaders (if equipped) | Low. Non-magnetic; adds gross weight but requires separation for clean precious metal assays. |
