Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - DDR3

What does DDR3 stand for?

• Dynamic Data Rate Type 3

• Digital Data Rate Type 3

• Double Data Rate Type 3

• Double Data Rate Type 2

How does DDR3 RAM compare to DDR2 RAM in terms of power consumption?

• DDR3 uses 30% more power

• DDR3 uses roughly the same power

• DDR3 uses 30% less power

• DDR3 uses 50% less power

What is the maximum data transfer rate supported by DDR3 memory?

• 6400 MBps

• 8000 MBps

• 4800 MBps

• 3200 MBps

How does DDR3 memory speed help prevent bottlenecks?

• By slowing down data transfer

• By increasing CPU clock speed

• By reducing memory capacity

• By transferring data faster

What is the key difference in the physical appearance of DDR3 memory modules compared to DDR and DDR2 chips?

• Different color

• Different size

• Different pin location

• Different material

What is the purpose of the gap that separates the two sets of pins on the bottom of DDR3 memory modules?

• To increase memory capacity

• To reduce power consumption

• To prevent installation in incompatible slots

• To improve data transfer speed

Which type of memory may make a computer perform faster if two computers have the same processor clock speed?

• DDR

• SDRAM

• DDR2

• DDR3

What should you ensure when upgrading your computer's memory?

• Get memory with the most pins

• Get the appropriate type of memory

• Get the highest capacity memory

• Get the cheapest memory available

What is the form factor of DDR3 memory?

• SIMM and RIMM

• DIMM and SO-DIMM

• UDIMM and RDIMM

• SODIMM and LRDIMM

What advantage does DDR3 memory offer over DDR2 memory?

• Slower data transfer rate

• Faster data transfer rate

• Lower memory capacity

• Higher power consumption