ROM vs RAM
ROM |
RAM |
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Non-volatile memory used for permanent storage |
Volatile memory used for temporary storage |
Generally slower than RAM |
High-speed access |
Primarily read-only |
Read and write operations |
ROM generally holds only megabytes of storage |
RAM can store in gigabytes |
Data accessible is not easy |
Data accessible is easy |
Cheaper than RAM |
High cost as compared to ROM |
Used for the temporary storage of data |
Used for parmanent storage of data |
Random Access Memory (RAM)
Random Access Memory (RAM) is a type of computer memory that stores data temporarily while a computer is running. It’s called “random access” because the computer can access any part of the memory directly and quickly. RAM (Random Access Memory) is very similar to memory in the Human Brain. The human brain’s memory is the most essential part played by the brain. Memory helps in remembering things, and people remember their past due to the memory present in the brain, similarly, computers have memory too.
RAM helps your computer run programs and process information quickly. When you turn off your computer, the data in RAM is lost, unlike data on your hard drive which is stored permanently. In this article, we are going to discuss about RAM and types of RAM in detail.