According to reports, prices for DDR5 memory have fallen by up to 30 percent in Asia. Prices also fell in Europe and the USA.
A ray of hope for the wallets of PC enthusiasts. Currently, prices forthe coveted DDR5 memoryhave fallen by up to 30 percent, reports themarket research company Trendforce.
However, anyone hoping for a quick end to the hardware crisis could be disappointed: Industry insiders warn that the price drop is only a snapshot in time and that the global memory shortage is far from over.
Sustained high demand
The demand for fast DDR5 memory has skyrocketed due to the AI boom, which has had a negative impact on availability and price in particular. At the beginning of the year, German PC manufacturers were sometimes paying 3.5 to 4.5 times the price that manufacturers were still asking in mid-2025.
According to the report, the cost of memory in China is said to have fallen significantly. A standard 32 GB DDR bar is currently being offered for 1,900 yuan instead of 3,000 yuan. So instead of the equivalent of around 375 euros, it now only costs around 240 euros.
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For comparison: According to the price comparison portal Idealo, a 32 GB module from Patriot Signature is currently the cheapest option in Germany for around 277 euros. Memory from well-known manufacturers such as Crucial starts at around 280 euros, depending on speed and features.
For Germany, Trendforce reports a fall in prices of around seven percent in March, which is said to be the first fall in eight months. In the USA, prices are even said to have fallen by up to 20 percent.
No reason to sound the all-clear
Even though prices are falling, the analysts at Trendforce do not yet see the crisis easing. Demand for server RAM is said to be intact and the prices set by memory manufacturers are also unchanged.
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The 30 percent drop in prices in Asia is undoubtedly the first silver lining for anyone who has been putting off building or buying a new PC. Nevertheless, it is appropriate to temper expectations as demand from the AI sector remains high.
A rapid fall in prices to the bargain prices of the past therefore seems rather unlikely in Germany for the time being.
