Why memory may dictate future processor choice

Device manufacturers benefited from low memory prices for two years, but the situation has completely changed in 2025. The major memory manufacturers have shifted their strategy for both NAND flash and DRAM, announcing a focus on new memory generations. This shift isn't new, but the **cycles** in which memory generations are replaced are **drastically shortening**. The major manufacturers only ceased production of **DDR3** at the end of 2025, yet just twelve months later, they are already announcing the **end of DDR4**. This raises the question: **Will memory manufacturers now determine when designs are switched to new processors?** To understand this, it is worth looking at the current market mechanisms