Short answer first, then I’ll show the math:
Vera CPU meaningfully helps Micron’s DRAM finances — not by volume alone, but by raising DRAM dollars per CPU by ~2–3× and locking in above-average margins.
Below is a finance-style decomposition, not marketing fluff.
1?? What Vera CPU actually changes (financially)
Vera is not “just another CPU.” From a DRAM P&L perspective it does three critical things:
(A) Increases DRAM attach rate per CPU
(B) Shifts memory mix to LPDDR5X SOCAMM2 (higher ASP per bit)
(C) Improves pricing power via platform lock-in
This combination is what moves Micron’s revenue per socket and gross margin per wafer.
2?? DRAM dollars per CPU: before vs Vera
Let’s compare a traditional server CPU vs Vera-class CPU.
Traditional x86 server (DDR5 RDIMM)
Typical config:
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8–12 DDR5 RDIMMs
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64–128 GB per DIMM
Total DRAM per CPU:
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~512 GB – 1 TB
Revenue to Micron (ballpark):
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~$2,500 – $4,000 per CPU
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Gross margin: ~35–40%
Vera CPU (SOCAMM2 + LPDDR5X)
What Vera enables:
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Up to 1.5 TB DRAM per CPU
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High-density LPDDR5X modules
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Space- and power-optimized configs hyperscalers actually deploy
Total DRAM per CPU:
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~1.2 – 1.5 TB (realistic configs)
Revenue to Micron:
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~$7,000 – $10,000 per CPU
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Gross margin: ~45–55%
That’s ~2–3× DRAM revenue per CPU socket
This is the single most important financial lever.
3?? How big is this in revenue terms?
Let’s use conservative assumptions.
Assumptions
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Vera deployments (2026 scale): ~300k–500k CPUs/year
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Micron share of Vera DRAM: ~40–50%
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Average DRAM revenue per Vera CPU (Micron): ~$8,000
Revenue math
[
300k \times 40% \times $8,000 = $960M
]
[
500k \times 50% \times $8,000 = $2.0B
]
Result
Vera CPU likely contributes ~$1–2 B/year in DRAM revenue to Micron by 2026–27
That is material, but more importantly…
4?? Margin impact: why Wall Street cares
This revenue is not average DRAM revenue.
Why margins are higher:
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LPDDR5X has better bits-per-wafer economics
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SOCAMM2 reduces price transparency
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Hyperscalers prioritize power efficiency, not $/GB
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Platform-specific qualification → less price competition
Financial effect
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Company-average DRAM margin: ~40%
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Vera-attached DRAM margin: ~50%+
So:
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$1.5 B revenue × +10% margin uplift
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= +$150M incremental gross profit
That’s real EPS impact.
5?? Strategic finance angle (this matters more than revenue)
The hidden financial benefit is risk reduction:
Vera DRAM is:
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Long-cycle
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Contract-locked
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Less price-elastic
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Less exposed to PC / phone DRAM crashes
From an investor lens:
Vera-attached DRAM is “semi-annuity DRAM”
That’s why Micron’s multiple expands even if:
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It’s not #1 in share
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Total DRAM bits don’t explode
6?? What Vera does not do (important reality check)
To keep this honest:
Vera does not replace HBM
Vera does not dominate total DRAM volume
Vera alone does not justify MU’s entire valuation
What it does:
Raises DRAM revenue per socket
Raises blended margins
Anchors Micron deeper into NVIDIA’s platform roadmap
One-line finance conclusion
Vera CPU likely adds ~$1–2 B of high-margin DRAM revenue annually for Micron and, more importantly, upgrades the quality and predictability of its DRAM earnings.
If you want next, we can:
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Compare Vera DRAM economics vs AMD Turin / Intel Granite Rapids
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Or quantify how much Micron EPS sensitivity comes from Vera ramps vs HBM ramps
This is a good question — it’s exactly the level where product architecture meets valuation.
