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Differences between cache and RAM

memory
Criteria for
Cache Memory Main Memory (RAM)
comparison

Also known as CPU memory is a


Also known as primary or main memory is
fast memory that helps to increase
Definition the core memory where data that is being
the performance of a computer
currently executed is stored.
processor

It holds data that is currently being


Purpose Holds most frequently used data
processed

RAM memory capacity is in Gigabytes. I


The cache size range from Kilobytes
Memory standard computer can have 4GB or 8GB
to Megabytes. Level 3 cache for
capacity which can be upgraded to an even high
most computers has 32MB
capacity.

They operate at the speed of the


Access Speed processor. This is specifically for Compared to cache memory they are slow.
Level 1 and 2 caches.

They are more expensive to


Cost manufacture. This is why they are They are cheaper than the cache memory
limited storage capacity

Most main memories are Dynamic RAM


Technology Most caches use Static RAM
which is cheaper and simpler to
used technology to manufacture
manufacture.

Where is it Cache memories are integrated RAMs are within the computer
located within the CPU microchip. motherboard on the memory slot

Cache memories are volatile which They are volatile. RAM just cache they
Duration of
means when the power goes OFF store data only when the computer has
data storage
they lose data. power.

Examples and
Level 1, level 2, and level 3 Dynamic RAM and Static RAM
types

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