RAM vs. SSD: Side-by-Side Comparison

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Let’s look at the history of these two memory types and how they differ.

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RAM stands for random Access Memory and it’s a type of volatile flash memory that your computer uses to store session-specific application data and files.

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An SSD is a type of computer hard disk that uses flash memory to store permanent files and information that you want to access offline.

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Adding more RAM does not make your computer faster. It only increases the amount of data the computer can store and access.

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RAM vs. SSD: Side-by-Side Comparison

Let’s look at the history of these two memory types and how they differ.

RAM stands for random Access Memory and it’s a type of volatile flash memory that your computer uses to store session-specific application data and files.

What is RAM?

An SSD is a type of computer hard disk that uses flash memory to store permanent files and information that you want to access offline.

What is an SSD?

Adding more RAM does not make your computer faster. It only increases the amount of data the computer can store and access.

Does more RAM make your computer faster?

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