DDR5 memory prices may remain high for around two more years, according to AMD executive David McAfee, as AI demand continues to pressure the global memory market. McAfee, AMD’s Vice President and General Manager of Client Channel Business, reportedly made the comments in an interview with 4Gamers. He said DDR5 prices may take about two years to return to normal levels, meaning buyers may not see major relief until 2028.

DDR5 memory prices may remain high for around two more years, according to AMD executive David McAfee, as AI demand continues to pressure the global memory market.

McAfee, AMD’s Vice President and General Manager of Client Channel Business, reportedly made the comments in an interview with 4Gamers. He said DDR5 prices may take about two years to return to normal levels, meaning buyers may not see major relief until 2028.

The warning follows earlier reports that DDR5 prices are expected to remain elevated through 2026 and 2027. Recent industry warnings have also linked the memory shortage to strong demand from AI data centers, which are consuming a larger share of global memory-chip supply.

McAfee reportedly said the AI boom is one of the main reasons behind the sharp increase in DDR5 memory prices.

Major memory makers are expanding production to meet demand, but the shift takes time. The industry has also moved more production toward DDR5 and AI-focused memory, reducing the priority given to DDR4 modules.

This has created pressure on both sides of the market. DDR5 prices have risen sharply, while DDR4 supply has also tightened as manufacturers move away from older memory production.

The rise in DDR5 prices has pushed some users back toward DDR4-based platforms.

DDR4 memory is also more expensive than before, but it remains a cheaper option for many PC builders compared with moving to a new DDR5 platform. The report says DDR4 modules are still selling strongly because many users want to avoid higher upgrade costs.

AMD has also returned to the AM4 platform with the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, giving users with DDR4 systems another upgrade option without forcing them to move to AM5 and DDR5. Tom’s Hardware reported that AMD brought back the Ryzen 7 5800X3D alongside the Ryzen 7 7700X3D to address rising component prices and offer options across AM4 and AM5 platforms.

The higher memory prices are already affecting the wider PC market.

The report also pointed to Lenovo’s second price increase this year, with higher prices across its PC lineup. Broader industry groups have also warned that memory-chip shortages may raise costs for consumer electronics, telecom equipment, vehicles, and other products.

DDR5 memory is now selling at much higher prices in many regions. The source report said DDR5 kits are selling for four to five times higher in some markets, while DDR4 prices are also up by two to three times.

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