DDR5 RAM Prices See Retail Drops Amidst Long-Term Uncertainty
Retail prices for DDR5 RAM kits have fallen sharply in key markets. However, contract prices remain stable due to strong server and AI demand. Industry experts predict a full price normalization may not occur until 2028 or later.
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AMD exec says DDR5 RAM pricing won't normalize until 2028 — and it's sad that given other predictions, I…
An AMD executive predicts that DDR5 RAM prices will not normalize until 2028, citing a slow recovery. This outlook contrasts with some other industry predictions, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's suggestion that the memory crisis could last until 2029 or 2030. Additionally, rumors suggest Lenovo may implement further price increases on its PCs and laptops.
Trendforce says DDR5 RAM kit prices have fallen 'sharply' in US, Europe and China but that contract memory…
Market analyst Trendforce reports a sharp decline in retail DDR5 RAM kit prices across the US, Europe, and China, attributing it to consumer-driven adjustments rather than a structural demand deterioration. Despite retail price drops, contract prices from major suppliers have remained stable, with strong demand from the server-side and AI sectors. The long-term fundamentals of the memory market appear unchanged, but future trends will depend on the continued growth of the AI industry.
Yes, some DDR5 RAM prices have dropped recently—but I wouldn't pop the champagne just yet
Despite recent price drops in DDR5 RAM, the author advises caution, suggesting it's too early to celebrate a return to reasonable prices. Factors like Google's TurboQuant AI compression algorithm and market conditions are discussed as potential influences, but significant savings are not yet apparent for gaming PCs.
