The semiconductor market is facing a new crisis dubbed “RAMageddon,” as prices of DDR4 RAM and DDR5 RAM have skyrocketed worldwide due to severe supply shortages and unprecedented demand.

The primary driver behind this surge is the rapid expansion of AI data centers, which require enormous amounts of memory to power advanced models and process large-scale data, significantly reducing availability for consumers and other industries.

According to circulating reports, OpenAI has secured up to 40% of global RAM production by 2025 as part of its infrastructure expansion plans, further intensifying the supply crunch.

Market analysts expect continued volatility in RAM prices in the near future, as demand from major tech companies remains high while semiconductor manufacturers struggle to scale production capacity fast enough, potentially impacting the cost of PCs, servers, and smart devices worldwide.