CXMT to scrap DDR4 in policy-fueled pivot—DDR5 deluge may follow
📊Executive Summary
ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) is set to phase out DDR4 products for server and PC applications by mid-2026, pivoting towards DDR5 and high-bandwidth memory (HBM). This shift is expected to flood the market with next-gen DRAM, raising concerns about oversupply. Meanwhile, competitors like Samsung and SK Hynix are reducing their DDR4 production, leading to a significant price surge for DDR4 chips in China, which have doubled to $2.50. CXMT's rapid expansion, despite US export restrictions, is reshaping the DRAM landscape, with projections of reaching 15% of global output by late 2025. However, quality issues with CXMT's DDR5 production could pose risks in the market....
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