Question: is ddr4 compatible with my motherboard?
Answer: The newer standard, DDR4, has several advantages over DDR3. ... DDR3 and DDR4 memory work with different motherboards and chipsets. Essentially, DDR3 is compatible with almost every motherboard and socket out there, but DDR4 is only compatible with boards using Intel's X99 chipset and LGA 2011 processor socket.