DDR5 RAM pricing appears to be spiralling out of control even more — it's 5.5x pricier than before the memory crisis, and 2027 could get worse
Think RAM costs way too much already? You're right — but a fresh report shows that DDR5 is getting a lot pricier somehow.
DDR5 RAM prices in Germany have soared by 544% since the memory crisis began, according to 3D Center's monthly pricing report for September 2025. This surge in cost has only intensified fears that the memory shortage will worsen further, with 2027 potentially becoming even more expensive for consumers. Dell has also increased the price of its popular XPS 13 laptop in the US, introducing a new entry-level model with less storage, while retaining the original price for the original model.
This move has pushed the laptop into a less affordable price range, while also making the upgrade to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage a more costly choice. Analysts warn that this trend is likely to continue, with the second half of 2026 expected to see even higher RAM prices, further exacerbating the financial burden on PC buyers and those upgrading their memory.
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