RAM Prices Are Not Going to Normalize For at Least Another Two Years: AMD

AMD exec says DDR5 RAM pricing won't normalize until 2028 — and it's sad that given other predictions, I feel this is overly optimistic

Is now the time to buy a laptop, before bigger price hikes kick in? I'm becoming more convinced about that theory.

AMD exec says DDR5 RAM pricing won’t normalize until 2028 — and it’s sad that given other predictions, I feel this is overly optimistic

On top of that, rumored Lenovo price hikes could add to the memory crisis misery Source: AMD exec says DDR5 RAM pricing won’t normalize until 2028 — and it’s sad that given other predictions, I feel this is overly optimistic

RAM Prices Are Not Going to Normalize For at Least Another Two Years: AMD

DDR5 memory prices may remain high for around two more years, according to AMD executive David McAfee, as AI demand continues to pressure the global memory market. McAfee, AMD’s Vice President and General Manager of Client Channel Business, reportedly made the comments in an interview with 4Gamers. He said DDR5 prices may take about two years to return to normal levels, meaning buyers may not see major relief until 2028. The warning follows earl…

DDR5 RAM prices should be back to normal in around two years, says AMD executive

Last Updated on June 10, 2026 The effect of memory and storage shortages has been felt across the tech industry, affecting manufacturers and consumers alike. On the consumer side of things, the first obvious clue was when DDR5 RAM prices skyrocketed towards the tail end of last year, and they really aren’t getting any better ...

AMD predicts that DDR5 memory prices will be back to normal after 2 years

AMD predicts that DDR5 memory prices will take around two years to return to normal levels. So, what should you know about it?