What is RAM?
Your computer memory is otherwise known as RAM, which stands for random access memory.
- Temporarily stores the flow of data.
- Remembers frequently used programs, applications, and documents.
What is DRAM?
Dynamic random access memory (DRAM) is a type of memory that is typically used for data or program code.
- Requires continual power to maintain data.common type of access memory for personal computers (PCs), workstations, and servers.
Benefits
All else being equal, a system with more memory can:
- Deliver faster performance on web sites, applications, etc.
- Handle more open files simultaneously
- Open larger files quicker
- Work with more open applications simultaneously
- Play games
Before you decide how much memory to add to your new computer, first consider how you plan to use your computer. If you’ll primarily be sending email and browsing the internet, then a basic memory configuration will work. But if you’ll be playing games, working with multimedia or performing other intensive tasks, you should consider adding more memory.
Primary usage along with the memory
| Memory Size | Performance Level |
| 8GB or 4GB + 16GB Intel® Optane™ | Acceptable performance with office productivity applications & basic apps - ( Reading websites, searching the internet, sending email, social networking, streaming music or videos from the internet, playing simple PC games, viewing photos, using CDs or DVDs, word processing, building spreadsheets and other office tasks.) |
| 12GB or 8GB + 16GB Intel® Optane™ | Working with large databases, complex photo editing and high-definition (HD) video editing can be supported. |
| 16GB or 8GB + 32GB Intel® Optane™ | Adequate performance with large files and mainstream apps, Working with large databases, complex photo editing and high‐definition (HD) video editing can be supported. Good for high end PC gaming and graphics design. |
| 32GB or 16GB + 32GB Intel® Optane™ | Good performance for multi-tasking with relatively large files & demanding apps. |
| 64GB or 16GB + 32GB Intel® Optane™ | Great performance for large files & multitasking with high-end CAD, animation, analysis software and other demanding apps. |
For configurations supporting Intel® Optane™ memory.
Whether you are a content creator, gamer, professional, or everyday multitasker, you want a PC that can keep up with your digital life with the best components inside: Intel® Core™ processors for performance with Intel® Optane™ memory for responsiveness.
From system startup to application launching, Intel Optane memory is smart technology that accelerates the computing experience by learning your customers most common tasks. It accesses the computer’s frequently used documents, pictures, videos, and applications quickly, and remembers them, even after powering off the PC—enabling you to create, game, and produce with less waiting.
From system startup to application launching, Intel Optane memory is smart technology that accelerates the computing experience by learning your customers most common tasks. It accesses the computer’s frequently used documents, pictures, videos, and applications quickly, and remembers them, even after powering off the PC—enabling you to create, game, and produce with less waiting.
Intel® Optane™ Memory M10/M15
Intel® Optane™ memory is a smart technology that accelerates computers’ responsiveness in platforms based on the latest Intel® Core™ processors. Available in multiple capacity options in an M.2 form factor, Intel Optane memory accelerates your mobile or desktop system—delivering amazing speed and responsiveness without compromising system storage capacity.
Intel® Optane™ Memory M Series
Accelerate existing large storage to SSD-like performance. Add responsiveness to your PC by pairing Intel® Optane™ Memory M10 or M15 with an existing HDD to deliver SSD-like responsiveness from your accelerated HDD boot or data drive.