DDR4 RAM Prices Nearly Triple as It Approaches End of Lifecycle

DDR4 RAM is approaching the final stage of its product lifecycle, known as end of life (EOL), but high demand for this type of synchronous dynamic random-access memory with a high-bandwidth interface has prompted remaining suppliers to hike prices.

According to a report from TrendForce, the price of DDR4 modules rose up to three times during June 2025 due to a perfect storm caused by tariffs and stock uncertainty.

The sharp rise in DDR4 trade value follows Micron’s recent announcement of ceasing production of new DDR4 memory modules, along Samsung and CXMT leaving the current largest supplier, Taiwanese DRAM company Nanya, as the last player left in the DDR4 market.

The final specification of DDR4 was released by the Joint Electron Device Engineering Council (JEDEC) Solid State Technology Association in September 2012. The primary benefits of DDR4 compared to DDR3 include a higher standardized range of clock frequencies and data transfer rates, as well as significantly lower voltage, with DDR4 RAM operating at 1.2 V and supporting frequencies between 800 and 1600 MHz.

DDR5 RAM was introduced by JEDEC in July 2020 as the successor to DDR4. Compared to DDR4, the DDR5 standard offers notable improvements in bandwidth, efficiency, and capacity, with a base data rate of 4800 MT/s and support for higher speeds as the technology matures. DDR5 also features enhanced power management, increased burst length, and improved prefetch capabilities.