Memory Market Shift: DDR4 Supply Tightens as Manufacturers Prioritize DDR5

The memory landscape is undergoing a major transition as leading manufacturers—including Samsung and Micron—begin phasing out DDR4 production in favor of next-generation DDR5 modules. This strategic pivot is aimed at meeting the growing performance and bandwidth demands of AI, data center, and enterprise workloads.

As production lines shift to DDR5, supply constraints for DDR4 are becoming increasingly apparent. 32GB and 64GB DDR4 modules are seeing significant shortages, leading to rising prices across global distribution channels. These high-capacity modules have long been favored in virtualization, HPC, and multi-threaded workloads, and are still widely deployed in existing infrastructure.

For IT departments and procurement teams supporting legacy systems or planning upgrades in the near term, this evolving market presents a critical inflection point. With availability tightening and costs increasing, the window for affordable DDR4 acquisition is rapidly closing.

Now is the time to review memory roadmaps, assess system compatibility, and secure DDR4 inventory while it remains accessible. Transition planning for DDR5 adoption should also be underway, especially as support broadens across new server platforms.

Reach out to discuss DDR4 availability, pricing trends, and DDR5 transition strategies tailored to your infrastructure needs.