Lexar lists 32GB DDR5 memory with homegrown Chinese chips

Lexar has launched a new 32GB DDR5 memory kit in China, featuring domestically produced DRAM chips, priced at 3,999 yuan (approximately $592). Part of its second-generation Thor RGB series, the kit in... Read original →

Lexar’s launch of a DDR5 memory kit with domestically produced DRAM chips marks a significant step forward for China’s semiconductor supply chain in high-end memory. Featuring CXMT chips and supporting XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO, the kit demonstrates growing technical maturity among domestic suppliers. This development strengthens upstream-downstream collaboration, particularly in EUV and memory timing optimization. However, pricing remains aligned with existing offerings, indicating that cost advantages from domestic chips have yet to fully materialize, suggesting a gradual integration phase. From a compliance standpoint, while policy supports self-reliance, global supply chain uncertainties persist, forcing companies to balance risk and performance. Competitors like Corsair and HP may accelerate certification of local chips to gain market traction. Over the next 12 to 24 months, if CXMT scales production and improves yield, domestic memory could challenge foreign dominance in mid-to-high-end segments.