DDRVolume2021
DDR5 SDRAM
Standard DRAM for servers, workstations, and high-end consumer PCs. DDR5-5600 to DDR5-8400 speeds. Critical for AI inference servers where GPU memory alone isn't enough. Also the backbone of the automotive ADAS compute transition. The DDR5 server transition is driving massive demand from every datacenter operator.
Bandwidth
51.2 GB/s
Interface
64-bit
Max height
1-hi
Capacity/stack
8-64 GB
Process
1b nm / 1a nm DRAM
Voltage
1.1V
AI chips using
0
Suppliers
4
AI demand
30%
$/GB
$2.8
Suppliers
4 companies producing DDR5
S
SamsungVolumeMarket share
42%
Largest DRAM producer globally
SH
SK hynixVolumeMarket share
34%
Strong server DDR5 portfolio
M
MicronVolumeMarket share
22%
US-made DDR5 for defense/govt
C
CXMTRampingMarket share
2%
Chinese domestic, limited export
Demand breakdown
Strong growth · server DDR5 transition + AI inference expansion
AI30%
Consumer40%
Automotive15%
Networking10%
HPC5%
Sector detail
Datacenter / cloud · 40%
Every new server rack requires DDR5
Consumer PC · 25%
Desktop and laptop transition from DDR4
Automotive · 15%
ADAS, infotainment, autonomous driving compute
AI inference · 12%
Host memory for GPU inference servers
Mobile / embedded · 8%
High-end mobile, edge devices
Primary buyers
D
DellH
HPEL
LenovoA
AppleT
Tesla
IntelPricing
Average selling price · year-over-year trend
Price per GB
$2.8
YoY change
+18%
Trend
Rising
Server DDR5 demand outpacing supply, consumer pricing rising 15-20%