256GB of RAM costs $5700 in China, you'd need only 100 modules to buy a small house in Shanghai

TweakTown | 10.01.2026 09:27
TL;DR: DDR5 memory prices in China have surged dramatically, with a 256GB DDR5 server module costing up to $7,100, reflecting severe global supply shortages. Despite high prices, demand is declining, highlighting a market imbalance where memory modules now exceed the value of many Shanghai real estate properties.