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RAM disk discussions on WindowsForum.com center on using system memory as a very fast temporary storage volume, and on where that approach fits in the wider memory hierarchy. Tagged content compares RAM disks with CPU cache, high-bandwidth memory, backup-powered DRAM, and large NVMe arrays, noting that keeping data close to the processor and preserving it after shutdown are different jobs. The practical takeaway for Windows users is that a RAM disk can offer exceptional speed for scratch files, caches, and other transient workloads, but it consumes RAM and is not a substitute for persistent storage.
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    5 Technologies Faster Than SSDs Explained: CPU Cache, RAM Disks, HBM and NVMe Arrays

    Your SSD may be exceptionally fast at loading files, but it is not the fastest place your computer holds data. CPU caches and system memory operate much closer to the processor, while specialized accelerator memory and enterprise storage systems can deliver bandwidth far beyond that of a single...