AMD Warns DDR5 Prices Won't Return To Normal Until 2028, As AI Boom Strangles Consumer Memory Supply
AMD executive David McAfee predicts that DDR5 memory prices will remain elevated until 2028 due to the high demand for AI-related hardware. This supply strain has forced many consumers to continue using older, more affordable DDR4 platforms.
Why it matters
The AI boom is creating significant supply chain disruptions that directly impact consumer electronics pricing and hardware adoption cycles.
As per the report, it will take around two years for the DDR5 to come back to normal, which means the prices are going to stay high till 2028.
The article reports on industry forecasts and market trends based on executive interviews.
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