DDR5 Memory Prices Just Took a Noticeable Dive for the First Time in Months, and Google’s TurboQuant Might Be Behind It

DDR5 Memory Prices Just Took a Noticeable Dive for the First Time in Months, and Google’s TurboQuant Might Be Behind It

By Muhammad Zuhair
Publication Date: 2026-03-28 15:39:00

DDR5 memory prices have been rising for several months, but our tracking shows a widespread drop this week.

DDR5 Memory Prices Have Seen a Significant Drop, Up To $100 Per Kit, But the Discounts Are Limited to a Few Vendors

The memory industry is experiencing a ‘rollercoaster ride’ lately, following the unveiling of Google’s TurboQuant compression algorithm, which we’ll discuss in a bit. One of the more intriguing signs right now is that DDR5 memory pricing is dropping significantly across multiple US retailers. We have been consistently tracking DDR5 prices for a while now to provide our viewers with memory deals to help combat shortages. Interestingly, several retail listings today suggested noticeable price drops across memory products.

Over at Amazon US, Corsair memory modules have seen a rather impressive price drop, with the VENGEANCE DDR5 SKUs featuring 32 GB capacity and speeds up to 6400 MHz now retailing for around $379.99, a decent drop…