DDR5 memory prices in China have plummeted dramatically following a period of extreme price hikes, all after Google’s announcements regarding TurboQuant, its compression algorithm that significantly reduces memory usage.

This is causing major volatility in the RAM markets and reflects a significant shift in supply and demand, following a period of crazy prices fueled by AI.

The price drop affects both the Chinese market and other global markets, with some sellers lowering prices to clear unsold inventory. However, this drop is not necessarily a sign of a lasting improvement in market conditions, but rather a short-term adjustment linked to weaker demand and bulk sales by speculators.

As a result, even though consumers may occasionally benefit from lower prices, market instability persists and could continue to affect the costs and availability of DDR5 in the medium term.