[AINews] Memory prices up 500% in 12 months
Memory prices up 500% in 12 months as hyperscalers lock in all 2027 DRAM production capacity
“Some are calling it the RAMpocalypse; I prefer "RAMageddon."”
DRAM prices have surged 500% over 12 months, with 128GB DDR5 kits now 10x their lowest-ever price, as hyperscale AI buyers have locked in nearly all global DRAM production capacity for 2027. This effectively reverses Moore's Law for memory, creating a supply crisis that will constrain AI infrastructure buildout. The shortage has direct implications for AI model deployment costs and accessibility.