DDR5 RAM prices should be back to normal in around two years, says AMD executive

The effect of memory and storage shortages has been felt across the tech industry, affecting manufacturers and consumers alike. On the consumer side of things, the first obvious clue was when DDR5 RAM prices skyrocketed towards the tail end of last year, and they really aren’t getting any better as of mid-2026. In fact, we may be waiting two years for a resolution.

David McAfee, the Corporate VP and GM of Client at AMD, has reportedly said he expects DDR5 RAM prices to be back to normal in around two years. SSD prices also saw significant increases due to the AI data center-fueled demand, while memory costs continue to affect hardware such as graphics cards, and more recently, gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck.

When will DDR5 RAM prices be back to normal?

Taiwanese outlet 4Gamers spoke to McAfee during Computex 2026, which took place in Taipei last week. According to the publication, the AMD executive expects DDR5 prices to return to normal levels in about two years, prices recovering slowly along the way. He also notes that DDR5 capacity continues to shrink as manufacturers invest heavily in DDR5 production.

In the same interview, McAfee also talks about AMD’s socket strategy. The company is well-known for its socket longevity – the long-lasting support for AM4 was impressive, and AM5 is getting the same treatment. According to 4Gamer, McAfee says AMD is evaluating whether AM5 will be able to support future standards such as DDR6 memory and the PCIe 6.0 interface.

AMD confirmed during Computex that it has extended AM5 support up to 2029; it previously only committed to a ‘2027+’ date. There’s still no solidified date as to when DDR6 memory will be available to consumers, though current predictions place it sometime in late 2027 or early 2028. For now, we imagine most consumers are focused on the price of DDR5.