RAM prices is heading into a difficult period, and buyers should brace for noticeably higher prices in the coming months. Manufacturers are already reporting shortages of DRAM modules, driven primarily by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence technologies.

According to industry sources cited by DigiTimes, demand from major tech companies investing in AI and cloud infrastructure has reached unprecedented levels. As a result, leading suppliers such as Samsung, Micron, and SK Hynix are allocating most of their production capacity to these enterprise customers, leaving far fewer modules available for the consumer market.

This shift is already having consequences: companies are gradually halting new orders for DDR5 memory, while wholesale prices have surged — nearly doubling over the past month. Analysts warn that the situation is unlikely to improve before the end of the first quarter of next year.

Experts also believe that elevated prices may persist for much longer. DRAM manufacturers have signed long-term agreements with AI giants, which could constrain production capacity for consumer memory products for years to come.

The rising cost of RAM is only one part of the broader shifts happening in the semiconductor market. A similar acceleration can be seen in the world of graphics memory, where the introduction of the GDDR7 standard is pushing performance to a new level. If you want a clear breakdown of how the latest generation compares to today’s widely used GDDR6, check out our in-depth analysis: GDDR6 vs GDDR7 – A Detailed Comparison of Modern Graphics Memory

The article explains the key differences in bandwidth, power efficiency, and real-world applications of both memory types — highlighting how quickly GPU technology is evolving, alongside the rising demand for high-performance DRAM and VRAM across gaming, AI, and professional workloads.