DDR4 memory shortage pushes prices up as industry moves faster to DDR5

Despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and a seasonal slowdown after the second-quarter stockpiling, memory chip suppliers remain cautiously upbeat about growth heading into the third quarter of 2025. A worsening shortage of DDR4 modules has triggered a surge in rush orders from customers, with demand skyrocketing and prices for DDR4 now surpassing those of newer DDR5 products—a rare flip that’s accelerating the industry’s transition to next-gen memory. Analysts expect the supply crunch to persist through the end of the year.

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AI server demand surges as Nvidia GPUs, AWS ASICs drive Q3 growth

Nvidia has overcome key supply constraints tied to its GB200 AI GPU, clearing the way for major server makers like Quanta and Foxconn to ramp up shipments starting late in the second quarter of 2025. Industry analysts expect demand to intensify further in the third quarter of 2025, providing fresh momentum for the broader AI server ecosystem in the second half of the year.

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