Why is the next generation of memory (DDR5, DDR6) always in graphics cards before it becomes directly placable in a PC?
Why is the next generation of memory (DDR5, DDR6) always in graphics cards before it becomes directly placable in a PC?
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Because it's GDDR memory, not DDR. They're two different standards that aren't interchangeable.
https://www.technipages.com/whats-the-difference-between-ddr-and-gddr-memory/
TL;DR it's like the difference between a GPU and a CPU. Similar acronyms, different function.