DDR4 is currently limited to Intel's X99 platform and Extreme processors, which are more expensive, and not much better for gaming, than the Core i5s and i7s we're accustomed to. DDR4 is still much more expensive than DDR3, but it also hits higher clock speeds. ... Another big difference between DDR3 and DDR4 is speed. read more
DDR4 is currently limited to Intel's X99 platform and Extreme processors, which are more expensive, and not much better for gaming, than the Core i5s and i7s we're accustomed to. DDR4 is still much more expensive than DDR3, but it also hits higher clock speeds. read more
The last boost that DDR4 makes over DDR3 is the maximum limit of memory it can store on a single motherboard. In the best possible scenario, the theoretical maximum limit of a DDR3 configuration is 128GB, while DDR4 is said to be able to max out at four times that amount, at 512GB. read more
DDR3 and DDR4 RAM don't work together. The first noticeable difference between the two RAM-types is the physical layout of the pins on each module. DDR3 RAM uses a 240-pin connector, while DDR4 RAM uses a 288-pin connector. read more