DDR5 prices exploded mainly because AI demand swallowed the global memory supply. Big datacenters and GPU vendors need massive amounts of HBM and DDR5, so manufacturers shifted production away from consumer RAM toward much more profitable AI-related memory. This created a global shortage, causing consumer DDR5 prices to double or even triple within months.
Will the Trend Continue?
Yes — short term.
Analysts expect elevated DDR5 prices through 2025 and well into 2026 because the AI boom is still accelerating, and memory fabs can’t expand production fast enough.
Price Comparison – September – December 2025
Let’s check some DDR5 Kits on Amazon.de to see the price differences between September and December 2025. You will be shocked!
When Will Prices Go Back to Normal?
Prices may begin normalizing in late 2026 or 2027, but only if
- New DRAM fabs come online
- AI demand slows or stabilizes
- Manufacturers rebalance supply toward consumer products
Right now, no one expects DDR5 to return to early-2025 pricing anytime soon.