The expected price stabilization in DDR5 memory technology seems to take some more time for users. Current reports from the sector reveal that high prices will continue until 2028.

AMD’s Customer Channel Business Unit Deputy Leader David McAfee stated that a period of approximately two years is needed for DDR5 memory prices to return to normal. This confirms that the high price trend in the market will continue in 2026 and 2027.

Artificial Intelligence Explosion Constrains Memory Supply

David McAfee states that the main reason behind this significant increase in DDR5 memory prices is the rapid growth in the field of artificial intelligence. Although memory manufacturers are trying to expand their production facilities to meet the increasing demand, the current supply stability is not at the desired level.

Manufacturers’ focus on DDR5 production has led to a decrease in the capacity allocated to DDR4 memory modules. This strategic change caused the supply problem on the DDR5 side to continue and prices to increase up to 4-5 times in some regions.

Interest in DDR4 Platforms Increases Again

The high price of DDR5 forces many users to turn to older DDR4-based systems. The popularity of DDR4 memory remains strong in the market, even though prices have increased 2-3 times.

To meet this heavy demand, manufacturers are increasing the production of DDR4 compatible motherboards. In fact, processor manufacturers such as AMD continue to keep the support for these old platforms alive with iconic models such as Ryzen 7 5800X3D.

How will the fact that DDR5 memory prices will remain high for the next two years affect users in the hardware purchasing process? What do you think about this?