RAM prices are spiking in 2025, and it’s not just because of AI
PC builders, smartphone makers, and gamers are in for a rough ride. Prices for DDR4, DDR5, GDDR6, and LPDDR4X memory are climbing fast in 2025, and the impact is already showing across product categories. But here’s the twist: AI isn’t the main reason.
How bad is the surge?
Let’s start with the numbers. DDR4, still widely used in desktops and laptops, could jump up to 45% this quarter for some modules.
