Memory Overtakes Compute as IT's Control Point as DRAM and Flash Prices Surge
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According to The Next Platform, memory has become the central control point in IT as generative and agentic AI drive demand for DRAM, HBM, and flash storage.
The article reports that server DDR5 memory now sells for roughly 9 to 13 times its November 2022 street price, and a 30 TB enterprise SSD costs 6 to 7 times more. HBM pricing has risen only about 1.6 times since the generative AI boom began. These figures are the outlet's reported price comparisons; the report does not describe their causes beyond AI-driven demand.
Written by AI from the articles below · updated Oct 8, 7:52 PM ET
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- The Next PlatformMemory Now Drives the IT Industry as DRAM and Flash Prices Surge
AIMemory has overtaken compute as the central control point in IT, according to The Next Platform, as generative and agentic AI drive demand for DRAM, HBM, and flash. Server DDR5 memory now sells for roughly 9X to 13X its November 2022 street price, while a 30 TB enterprise SSD costs 6X to 7X more. HBM pricing has risen only about 1.6X since the GenAI boom began, the article says.
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