DDR5 Prices Skyrocket: 32GB Kits Now Exceed €1,200

The RAM memory crisis persists, dramatically impacting prices in Germany. Data from 3DCenter reveals that DDR5 RAM prices hit an all-time high in September 2026, marking a 544% increase since July 2025. On average, DDR5 now costs 5.44 times more, or 444% higher, than before the crisis began. September alone saw an 11.9% price jump.

These figures are based on the lowest retail prices in Germany, tracked via Geizhals across 20 different DDR5 configurations regardless of brand. While this represents a new peak, current prices may seem low compared to what's anticipated for 2027 and beyond, with the possibility that today's prices will be considered affordable in the future.

One striking example is a high-performance 32GB (2x16GB; DDR5-6400 CL30) kit. This popular configuration, balancing speed and low latency, leaped from a minimum of €598 to €1,215 in a single month, a 103% surge. In July 2025, an equivalent setup cost around €141, making its current price a 762% increase. This specific kit significantly contributed to the average index rise in September.

Even standard configurations are affected. A 32GB DDR5-6000 (2x16GB) kit rose from €393 to €430 between August and September, a 9% increase. In July 2025, it cost just €75. 64GB DDR5-6000 (2x32GB) kits now reach €849, up from €158 in July 2025. A DDR5-6000 CL28 configuration of the same capacity jumped from €1,000 to €1,329 in September.

Individual modules have also seen steep price hikes. A 32GB DDR5-5600 module now costs approximately €453, compared to €77 in summer 2025. A slightly faster 32GB DDR5-6400 option is priced at €491, after an 18% increase in September. Even 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5-6400 kits have reached €1,529, a substantial climb from the €304 recorded before the crisis.

The situation for DDR4 and DDR3 memory is less severe, with prices even decreasing by about 3.2% in September. However, they remain considerably higher than normal. The combined index stands at around 292%, meaning these memory types cost roughly 2.9 times more than in July 2025, with an accumulated increase of nearly 192%.

Unlike DDR5, which is accelerating its price ascent, older memory types have seen relatively stable prices for several months. DDR5 experienced monthly increases of approximately 6.1%, 9.2%, and 11.9% over the last three months. Even moderate percentage increases on already exorbitant prices translate into tens or hundreds of additional euros. Predictions suggest DDR5 prices will likely continue to climb, at least until 2028, barring unforeseen changes.