Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron develop DDR6 as DDR5 prices surge

Major memory manufacturers Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron are developing DDR6 technology. This comes as current DDR5 memory prices remain high due to demand from AI hyperscalers. The development of DDR6 is underway despite ongoing component shortages and high DDR5 prices. These new memory modules are expected to offer significantly improved speeds and a new architecture, potentially impacting motherboard designs. DDR6 is anticipated to arrive around 2028-2029, initially catering to AI data centers. Widespread consumer availability is expected to lag significantly behind, meaning traditional PCs will likely use DDR5 for several more years.