DDR5 and DDR4 prices set to surge 30%
Memory chip manufacturers plan to raise prices by 30 percent as demand for artificial intelligence consumes available production capacity. Samsung and SK Hynix will implement increases for DRAM and NAND flash chips in the fourth quarter. Major buyers have reserved production lines for two to three years to secure supplies for AI processors and high-bandwidth memory applications.
DDR5 module prices climbed 5 percent this week after weeks of gains. G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo retail prices jumped 40 percent in one month, reaching record highs in Germany. Industry analysts warn that the third quarter is the last opportunity for consumers to buy memory before costs escalate further.
Companies like Micron have redirected factory output toward DRAM production to meet demand from graphics processor makers and custom chip developers. The supply shortage stems from HBM requirements and from conventional AI workloads that require DDR5 and DDR4 technology. Retailers across multiple markets reflect the upward pricing trend that began several weeks ago.
