Samsung Is Reportedly Charging Up to 25% More for HBM

Samsung is estimated to charge data center customers up to 25% more for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) than its rivals, according to an interview cited by Wccftech. The report attributes the premium to Samsung’s ability to support its supply claims with reliable shipments.

Memory makers including Samsung, Micron, SK hynix and CXMT are benefiting from stronger profits, but their ability to charge customers more reportedly depends on how reliably they can fulfill orders. Data centers are identified as the customers in question.

Samsung’s HBM is estimated to cost $4.50, while the report also mentions the company’s HBM4 technology. The source does not provide further details about HBM4 pricing or the basis for the $4.50 estimate.

The figures are estimates, and the report does not specify the interviewee or provide additional pricing comparisons for the other manufacturers.