Gartner: Server Prices Surge Up to Fourfold on Memory Shortage

Gartner warns that DRAM and NAND shortages driven by AI demand will pressure corporate IT budgets through at least 2028. DRAM prices are set to rise 237% and NAND 293% this year, while memory's share of server manufacturing costs grew from 39% in 2015 to 59% now.

• A single server's price has surged as much as fourfold in a year
• DRAM prices to rise 237% and NAND 293% this year
• Memory's share of server costs grew from 39% to 59%
• New capacity won't boost supply before mid-to-late 2027