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<p>Recently, there has been a price inversion phenomenon in the DDR4 memory market, with the price of 16Gb eTT chips rising to $4.50, exceeding the new generation DDR5's $4.00. Market demand still exists, but merchants are cautious in quoting DDR4 prices, leading to frequent shortages. Analysts point out that Samsung and SK Hynix prioritize capacity for high bandwidth memory (HBM), resulting in limited output for PC DRAM and mobile DRAM, which is the direct reason for the price increase of DDR4</p>

- DDR4 memory prices have unexpectedly risen in the market, despite being an older technology.  
- This price increase is attributed to supply constraints from major manufacturers focusing on higher-margin products like HBM, while specific industries still demand DDR4 due to its compatibility and stability.  
- The situation has led to a rare price inversion where DDR4 is now more expensive than the newer DDR5, prompting a shift in market dynamics and inventory strategies among manufacturers and consumers.

DDR4 Price Inversion Investigation: How HBM Chips Ignite the Price Surge of "Outdated" Memory?