Dell and HP are bringing a new form of DDR memory to low-end servers to let small and medium-size businesses run databases and other applications faster.

The new Dell PowerEdge and HP Proliant servers are equipped with DDR4 memory, replacing the older DDR3 memory. DDR4 memory provides up to 50% more bandwidth and consumes 35% less memory than DDR3.

Some applications like databases are bandwidth sensitive, and servers are being loaded with more RAM to handle in-memory applications. DDR4 memory will also speed up storage.

So far, DDR4 memory has been used mostly in gaming laptops, high-end desktops and high-end servers. Low-end servers and laptops still have DDR3, though DDR4 memory will ultimately replace the older technology.

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