RAM Prices Are Exploding in December 2025 — What’s Driving the DRAM Crisis and How Long It Could Last
Spot prices for DDR5 DRAM chips reached $26.93 per 16Gb on December 4, more than quadruple September levels. Micron is exiting the consumer RAM market and discontinuing its Crucial brand, citing a shift to enterprise and AI customers. PC memory kit prices have tripled since September. DRAM contract prices are up nearly 172% year-over-year.