Ram is there any benefit to DDR3L?

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Hi guys I am upgrading my 4GB ram modules to 8GB. Given my Asus laptop is over 12 years old, is there any benefit to DDR3L?
Thanks
I had to edit the output because the forum system would not let me post due to repetition. Therefore, I have only listed one bank of the ram 4GB, the second is identical.

Physical Memory Array
	Location: System Board Or Motherboard
	Use: System Memory
	Maximum Capacity: 64 GB
	Number Of Devices: 2

Handle 0x0024, DMI type 17, 34 bytes
Memory Device
	
	Total Width: 64 bits
	Size: 4 GB
	Form Factor: DIMM
	Set: None
	Locator: A1_DIMM0
	Bank Locator: A1_BANK0
	Type: DDR3
	Type Detail: Synchronous
	Speed: 1333 MT/s
	Manufacturer: Samsung         
	Configured Memory Speed: 667 MT/s

Handle 0x0029, DMI type 41, 11 bytes
Onboard Device
	Reference Designation:  Onboard IGD
	Type: Video
	Status: Enabled
	Type Instance: 1
	Bus Address: 0000:00:02.0

		MTRR (Memory type range registers)
		PGE (Page global enable)
		MCA (Machine check architecture)
		CMOV (Conditional move instruction supported)
		PAT (Page attribute table)
		PSE-36 (36-bit page size extension)
		CLFSH (CLFLUSH instruction supported)
		MMX (MMX technology supported)
		FXSR (FXSAVE and FXSTOR instructions supported)
		SSE (Streaming SIMD extensions)
		SSE2 (Streaming SIMD extensions 2)
		HTT (Multi-threading)

	Version: AMD A6-3400M APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics
	Voltage: 1.1 V
	External Clock: 100 MHz
	Max Speed: 1400 MHz
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A word of caution - be sure the RAM will work for your system.

The various RAM generations have different sockets and number of connectors. Only a block which match will work - even so - not all RAM are created equal.

Be sure it match your system’s specification - especially as your system is AMD based.

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DDR3L = low power DDR3 with reduced supply voltage.

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Thanks Keruskerfuerst, I know DDR3=1.5v DDR3L=1.35v and DDR3L is compatible with DDR3 laptops.
But has anyone had actual experience with better performance witth DDR3L?

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I have a small Desktop with 8GB DDR3L.

I have no experience wheter DDR3 or DDR3L is faster.

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From what I understand there is no difference other than the power consumption for same specs. If you want better performance, run higher clock RAM if the motherboard supports it. But still this will not make your laptop gain significant performance usually.

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The clock frequency and the data transfer rate is vital point.

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RAM specifications for Asus K73TA

Total memory slots 2
Maximum RAM 8 GB
Memory type DDR3 SDRAM
Form factor SODIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module)
Recommended RAM clock speed 1333MHz (PC3-10600)
Voltage 1.35V - 1.5V
Number of pins 204-pin
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I recommend buying a branded ram.