[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Memory

DDR3

A widely used older DDR memory generation, now mostly legacy.

Also known as: DDR3 RAM

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

DDR3 is an older memory generation that powered systems for years and remains common in used hardware, but is incompatible with DDR4/DDR5 slots.

See DDR SDRAM.

Where DDR3 Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DDR3?

A widely used older DDR memory generation, now mostly legacy.

What terms are related to DDR3?

Related Memory terms include SDRAM, DDR2.

Related Technical Terms

SDRAM
Synchronous DRAM, the base technology of DDR memory. Memory
DDR2
An older DDR memory generation, now long superseded. Memory
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