DRAM Prices Are About to Skyrocket — DDR4 and GDDR6 Among Formats that Could Increase in Price by up to 45%

DRAM prices are about to skyrocket — DDR4 and GDDR6 among formats that could increase in price by up to 45%

DRAM prices are set to rise sharply in Q3 2025, with legacy memory types like DDR4, LPDDR4X, and GDDR6 seeing the steepest increases of up to 45% due to supply cuts and phase-outs. The effect of U.S. tariffs on memory imports from Japan and South Korea is still to be determined, but it will likely be drastic.

Memory Prices Surge As Much As 45% In 2025; DDR4 Format Sees Biggest Impact

See full bio Avinash Jaisrani At Tech4Gamers, I contribute as a News Reporter, combining my skills and gaming enthusiasm to keep our audience updated on the latest developments. See full bio Story Highlight DDR4, DDR5, GDDR6, and GDDR7 modules have become more expensive in 2025. A report highlights that DDR4 pricing has risen by as much as 45% due to supply shortages. The price hikes could affect smartphones, gaming consoles, graphics cards, a…

DRAM Price Increase 2025: DDR4, DDR5, GDDR6 Costs Rise Up to 45%

RAM prices are going up across different types, including older formats like DDR3 and DDR4, as well as newer ones like DDR5 and GDDR6.In the third quarter of 2025, price hikes have been reported reaching as much as 45% for some DDR4 modules, with GDDR6 prices also rising by about 33%.

16Gb DDR4 Consumer DRAM Rises as PC DRAM Loses Momentum

According to TrendForce’s latest memory spot price trend report, regarding DRAM, spot prices of 16Gb DDR4 consumer DRAM chips continue to climb, whereas PC DRAM chips like 8Gb DDR4 have seen a minor pullback. As for NAND flash, gradual release of capacity resources by suppliers, together with the weakening effect of China’s national subsidy, led […] The post 16Gb DDR4 Consumer DRAM Rises as PC DRAM Loses Momentum appeared first on StorageNewslet…

Transition between DRAM Generations Drives Diverging 3Q25 Price Trends; Consumer DDR4 Prices Expected to Surge Over 40%

TrendForce's latest findings show that the three major DRAM suppliers are shifting capacity toward high-end products and have begun announcing end-of-life (EOL) plans for PC and server-grade DDR4 and mobile LPDDR4X. This has triggered aggressive restocking of legacy-generation products, further fueled by traditional peak-season demand. Consequently, average contact prices for conventional DRAM are projected to rise by 10% to 15% in 3Q25. Includi…