I couldn't find much on google, so I thought I'd ask here.
I simply just want to know the difference between the two RAM modules with regular Macbook Pro (DDR3) and the RD (DDR3L). I noticed that DDR3 only maxes out to 8GB, while the DDR3L goes to 16, but I was thinking is the DDR3L (Lite?) not as powerful and therefore can be upgraded to 16GB to compensate, thereby being about the same in power as 8GB of DDR3?
Thanks,
Josh
Hey! Kzac2,
Thanks a lot. Your research has helped me a great deal as I am new to the iMAC. I will simply just buy the extra RAM as the same that was installed on the iMAC.
Cheers!!!
Your answer is likely the most honest and intelligent answer of all I have read. Thank you because the Crucial 16GB Kit (8GBx2) DDR3L-133 SODIMM Memory for Mac is actually quite cheap. There is no mention of voltage other than 1.35, but if it self-regulates_ awesome. What the heck is a Tracer? Non-ECC?, DIMM Unbuffered and Form Factor SODIMM [which is exactly how I feel _ so dim]. Thanks for your time. B
Never mind the trouble.. Your answer is enough. I was just reading the Apple memory specs and recognized Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module when the light went off for SODIMM. DDR=Double Data Rate and when put together that is the format. Apple does not speak to the Tracer or Unbuffered bit, so I am going to do a bit of poking and then just buy it. Thanks again., B
hello ,i wanted to thank you for such an excellent answer on the differences between ddr3 and ddr3l memory.
thats answered my question, and probably solved a problem on my pc . keep up the outstanding answers.
signed: alien_id8080
DDR3 vs DDR3L
