{"id":16356,"date":"2022-04-07T17:24:27","date_gmt":"2022-04-07T15:24:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=16356"},"modified":"2022-09-03T12:42:00","modified_gmt":"2022-09-03T10:42:00","slug":"single-vs-double-sided-memory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/single-vs-double-sided-memory\/","title":{"rendered":"Single-Sided vs Double-Sided Memory (SS vs DS RAM Modules)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6684402eac67a\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6684402eac67a\" class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6684402eac67a\" checked><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/single-vs-double-sided-memory\/#Whats_the_difference_between_single-sided_and_double-sided_RAM\" title=\"What\u2019s the difference between single-sided and double-sided RAM?\">What\u2019s the difference between single-sided and double-sided RAM?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/single-vs-double-sided-memory\/#Common_Misconceptions_about_Single-Sided_and_Double-Sided_RAM\" title=\"Common Misconceptions about Single-Sided and Double-Sided RAM\">Common Misconceptions about Single-Sided and Double-Sided RAM<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/single-vs-double-sided-memory\/#Memory_Ranks_Explained\" title=\"Memory Ranks Explained\">Memory Ranks Explained<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/single-vs-double-sided-memory\/#Single-Sided_SS_vs_Double-Sided_DS_RAM_Performance\" title=\"Single-Sided (SS) vs. Double-Sided (DS) RAM: Performance\">Single-Sided (SS) vs. Double-Sided (DS) RAM: Performance<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/single-vs-double-sided-memory\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/single-vs-double-sided-memory\/#When_picking_RAM_Modules_heres_a_list_of_factors_thatll_impact_your_PCs_performance_from_most_important_to_least\" title=\"When picking RAM Modules, here's a list of factors that'll impact your PC's performance, from most important to least:\">When picking RAM Modules, here's a list of factors that'll impact your PC's performance, from most important to least:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/single-vs-double-sided-memory\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/single-vs-double-sided-memory\/#Should_I_use_single-sided_or_double-sided_RAM_with_Ryzen_CPUs\" title=\"Should I use single-sided or double-sided RAM with Ryzen CPUs?\">Should I use single-sided or double-sided RAM with Ryzen CPUs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/single-vs-double-sided-memory\/#How_to_know_if_my_RAM_is_dual-sided_or_single-sided\" title=\"How to know if my RAM is dual-sided or single-sided?\">How to know if my RAM is dual-sided or single-sided?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/single-vs-double-sided-memory\/#Over_to_You\" title=\"Over to You\">Over to You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>What's the difference between single-sided and double-sided RAM? And is one better than the other?<\/p>\n<p>Let's take a look:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_difference_between_single-sided_and_double-sided_RAM\"><\/span><strong>What\u2019s the difference between single-sided and double-sided RAM?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Single-sided RAM Modules have Memory Chips on just one side of the PCB, double-sided have them on both sides.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16427\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Single-Sided-vs.-Double-Sided-RAM.jpg\" alt=\"Single-Sided vs. Double-Sided RAM\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Single-Sided-vs.-Double-Sided-RAM.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Single-Sided-vs.-Double-Sided-RAM-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Single-Sided-vs.-Double-Sided-RAM-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Single-Sided-vs.-Double-Sided-RAM-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Single-Sided-vs.-Double-Sided-RAM-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16427 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Single-Sided vs. Double-Sided RAM\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Single-Sided-vs.-Double-Sided-RAM.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Single-Sided-vs.-Double-Sided-RAM-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Single-Sided-vs.-Double-Sided-RAM-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Single-Sided-vs.-Double-Sided-RAM-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Single-Sided-vs.-Double-Sided-RAM-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/Single-Sided-vs.-Double-Sided-RAM.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>That's pretty much it. That's the difference. Be sure not to confuse them with other RAM specifications such as ranks, channels, or number of Modules:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Misconceptions_about_Single-Sided_and_Double-Sided_RAM\"><\/span><strong>Common Misconceptions about Single-Sided and Double-Sided RAM<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Single-sided and double-sided RAM sticks are differentiated by the physical locations of DRAM chips on the RAM Module\u2019s PCB (Printed Circuit Board).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As their name suggests, single-sided modules have DRAM chips on one side of the RAM Module's Printed Circuit Board (PCB). Their double-sided brethren have DRAM chips on both sides of the PCB.<\/p>\n<p>Single-<strong><em>sided<\/em><\/strong> and double-<em><strong>sided<\/strong> <\/em>RAM is not the same as single-<strong><em>rank<\/em><\/strong> and double-<em><strong>rank<\/strong> <\/em>RAM.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Performance-wise, there is no difference between single-sided and double-sided memory.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>But, a performance difference does exist when <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/single-rank-vs-dual-rank-ram\/\"><strong>comparing single-rank and double-rank memory<\/strong><\/a>. It comes down to their quantity and a process called Rank Interleaving.<\/p>\n<p>RAM sticks can have DRAM chips on both sides of the PCB, but that doesn\u2019t necessarily mean they\u2019re double-rank.<\/p>\n<p><strong>They can still be single-rank if each of their DRAM chips funnels 4 bits into a RAM channel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16362\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/DRAM-RANKS-ECC.jpg\" alt=\"DRAM RANKS (ECC)\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/DRAM-RANKS-ECC.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/DRAM-RANKS-ECC-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/DRAM-RANKS-ECC-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/DRAM-RANKS-ECC-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/DRAM-RANKS-ECC-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16362 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"DRAM RANKS (ECC)\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/DRAM-RANKS-ECC.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/DRAM-RANKS-ECC-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/DRAM-RANKS-ECC-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/DRAM-RANKS-ECC-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/DRAM-RANKS-ECC-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/DRAM-RANKS-ECC.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Memory_Ranks_Explained\"><\/span><strong>Memory Ranks Explained<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The memory industry standards group (JEDEC) defined the term memory rank which represents simultaneously accessible DRAM chips connected to a single slave select.<\/p>\n<p>Each rank has a 64-bit-wide data bus.<\/p>\n<p>As for ECC DIMMs, we\u2019re looking at a 72-bit-wide data bus because they have an extra physical chip storing eight more bits for <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/do-you-need-ecc-memory\/\"><strong>error checking<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1RX8: <\/strong>This represents a single-rank module.<\/li>\n<li><strong>2RX8: <\/strong>This represents a dual-rank module.<\/li>\n<li><strong>4RX8: <\/strong>This represents a quad-rank module.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_16363\" style=\"width: 2537px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16363\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-16363 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/RAM-Rank-Specifications.jpg\" alt=\"RAM Rank Specifications\" width=\"2537\" height=\"1244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/RAM-Rank-Specifications.jpg 2537w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/RAM-Rank-Specifications-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/RAM-Rank-Specifications-1024x502.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/RAM-Rank-Specifications-768x377.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/RAM-Rank-Specifications-1536x753.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/RAM-Rank-Specifications-2048x1004.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2537px) 100vw, 2537px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16363\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-16363 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202537%201244%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"RAM Rank Specifications\" width=\"2537\" height=\"1244\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202537%201244%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2537w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2537px) 100vw, 2537px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/RAM-Rank-Specifications.jpg 2537w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/RAM-Rank-Specifications-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/RAM-Rank-Specifications-1024x502.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/RAM-Rank-Specifications-768x377.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/RAM-Rank-Specifications-1536x753.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/RAM-Rank-Specifications-2048x1004.jpg 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/RAM-Rank-Specifications.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-16363\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kingston.com\/en\/memory\/client\/ddr5-4800mts-non_ecc-unbuffered-dimm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kingston<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Keep in mind that a CPU's core can only access one memory rank at a time, but that doesn\u2019t mean the second rank is redundant both because of a process called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techarp.com\/bios-guide\/rank-interleave\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Rank Interleaving<\/strong><\/a> and because CPUs nowadays have multiple cores.<\/p>\n<p>Single-sided 1Rx8 modules are <strong>popular among overclockers<\/strong> because fewer chips that are spaced further apart will stay marginally cooler and are theoretically more stable.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Single-Sided_SS_vs_Double-Sided_DS_RAM_Performance\"><\/span><strong>Single-Sided (SS) vs. Double-Sided (DS) RAM: Performance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is no performance difference between single-sided and double-sided RAM.<\/p>\n<p>There <em>may<\/em> be a marginal difference with RAM modules that have more Memory Chips on both sides and therefore produce more heat and become unstable earlier when overclocked - especially when installed side-by-side closely with other RAM Modules.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Single-sided and double-sided RAM is not the same as single-rank and double-rank RAM.<\/p>\n<p>Single-sided RAM refers to the physical locations of DRAM chips on the module\u2019s PCB.<\/p>\n<p>RAM ranks refer to the <strong>total number of 64-bit-wide (72bit on ECC) data buses that let you access the Memory modules.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_picking_RAM_Modules_heres_a_list_of_factors_thatll_impact_your_PCs_performance_from_most_important_to_least\"><\/span><strong>When picking RAM Modules, here's a list of factors that'll impact your PC's performance, from most important to least:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-much-ram-do-you-need\/\">Capacity<\/a> (in GBytes, higher is better)<\/li>\n<li>Channels (Single, Dual, Quad, Hexa, Octa, Higher is better)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/ram-frequency-guide\/\">Frequency<\/a> (The higher, the better)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/ram-memory-latency\/\">Latency<\/a> (e.g., CAS Latency, the lower, the better)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/single-rank-vs-dual-rank-ram\/\">Ranks<\/a> (Single, Dual, Quad Ranks, depending on your use case, usually higher is better)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/ram-brands-matter\/\">Brand<\/a> (e.g., Corsair, G.Skill)<\/li>\n<li>Sides (Double \/ Single Sided, depends on your use case, single is generally better for lower temps)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span><strong>FAQ<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_use_single-sided_or_double-sided_RAM_with_Ryzen_CPUs\"><\/span><strong>Should I use single-sided or double-sided RAM with Ryzen CPUs?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s not about the locations of the DRAM chips but the number of memory ranks they possess.<\/p>\n<p>Typically, DR RAM is 5% to 10% faster than their SR counterparts in some workloads, but the difference can be even more pronounced with Ryzen CPUs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_know_if_my_RAM_is_dual-sided_or_single-sided\"><\/span><strong>How to know if my RAM is dual-sided or single-sided?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are two ways to do this:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Turn your PC off, take the side panel off and examine your RAM to see whether it has DRAM chips on just one or both sides of the PCB.<\/li>\n<li>If your RAM has a heatsink, download and install CPU-Z. Navigate to the Speed (SPD) tab and you\u2019ll see your RAM\u2019s Part Number.\n<div id=\"attachment_16364\" style=\"width: 609px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16364\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-16364 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/CPU-Z-Screenshot-RAM-Part-Number.jpg\" alt=\"CPU-Z Screenshot RAM Part Number\" width=\"609\" height=\"609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/CPU-Z-Screenshot-RAM-Part-Number.jpg 609w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/CPU-Z-Screenshot-RAM-Part-Number-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/CPU-Z-Screenshot-RAM-Part-Number-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 609px) 100vw, 609px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16364\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-16364 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20609%20609%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"CPU-Z Screenshot RAM Part Number\" width=\"609\" height=\"609\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20609%20609%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 609w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 609px) 100vw, 609px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/CPU-Z-Screenshot-RAM-Part-Number.jpg 609w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/CPU-Z-Screenshot-RAM-Part-Number-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/CPU-Z-Screenshot-RAM-Part-Number-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/CPU-Z-Screenshot-RAM-Part-Number.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-16364\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">RAM Part Number screenshot from CPU-Z app<\/p><\/div>\n<p>You can run a search for the part number and should be led to the manufacturer's product information page that'll list the module's specifications. If the manufacturer does not list the chip placements in the specifications, you're out of luck. You might be able to cross-reference the Micron\/Samsung Chips from looking at the sticker on your RAM Modules, but other than that (or taking off your heatspreader) it's almost impossible from very scarce product specifications online.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_to_You\"><\/span>Over to You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Have any questions? Let me know in the <a href=\"#comments\">comments<\/a> or our <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\">forum<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What's the difference between single-sided and double-sided RAM? And is one better than the other? Let's take a look: What\u2019s the difference between single-sided and double-sided RAM? Single-sided RAM Modules have Memory Chips on just one side of the PCB, double-sided have them on both sides. That's pretty much it. That's the difference. 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