DDR3 vs DDR4

Is there a significant difference between DDR3 ram and DDR4? Would it be worth actually upgrading my motherboard to one that supports DDR4?

My specs...

CASE: CM Storm Stryker
CPU: Intel i5 4690K 3.5GHz
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
GPU: MSI GTX 1080
MOBO: MSI Z97 Gaming 5
MEMORY: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB DDR3
SSD: 240GB (OS/Programs)
SSD 2: 120GB (Misc)
SSD 3: 750GB (Games)
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 750 B1, 80+ BRONZE 750W
DISPLAY: 60" 4K LED HDTV
NETWORK ADAPTER: TP-LINK Dual Band AC
KEYBOARDS: Logitech G13/G610
KEYBOARD TRAY: COUCHMASTER Lapboard
MICE: Logitech G900/G700s/Razer Naga Epic Chroma
MOUSE PAD: 2Cloud9 Genuine Leather Mouse Pad
CONTROLLERS: Dual Shock 4/XBOX One Elite/Steam Controller
HEADSET: Logitech G933 Artemis Spectrum Snow
CHAIR: Black Leather Recliner/Swivel/Glider
OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)

AddRAM said:

The only place you`ll see a difference is in a benchmark.

In everyday use you won`t even notice the difference.

Hmm.
Thank you. I'll consider upgrading one day in the near future then, especially if it will help my gaming performance a bit.
Thanks again.

CountMike said:

Yes there are advantages to DDR4, It's faster but also can use more channels so larger single sticks can be used which saves real estate on the MB and more RAM can be crammed in smaller boards.
Whole system performance improvement may be determined mostly by application/game used but all together can improve performance to some extent because memory speed plays just a small part overall.
The biggest point is that it's on a new platform that has more potentials for upgrade.

Thank you muchly. I will strongly consider getting a new Mobo then. Thanks again.

Thanks guys. Looks like I have a bit of upgrading to do sometime in the near future. I appreciate all the feedback.