What is the difference between volatile and nonvolatile memory
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Difference between volatile and nonvolatile memory
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1. Volatile memory is the type of memory in which data is lost as it is powered-off.
Non-volatile memory is the type of memory in which data remains stored even if it is powered-off.
2. Contents of Volatile memory is stored temporarily.
Contents of Non-volatile memory is stored permanently.
3. It is faster than non-volatile memory.
It is slower than volatile memory.
4. RAM(Random Access Memory) is an example of volatile memory. ROM(Read Only Memory) is an example of non-volatile memory.
5. In volatile memory, data can be easily transferred in comparison to non-volatile memory.
In non-volatile memory, data can not be easily transferred in comparison to volatile memory.
6. In Volatile memory, process can read and write.
In Non-volatile memory, process can only read.
7. Volatile memory generally has less storage capacity.
Non-volatile memory generally has more storage capacity than volatile memory.
8. In volatile memory, the program’s data are stored which are currently in process by the CPU.
In non-volatile memory, any kind of data which has to be saved permanently are stored.
9. Volatile memory is more costly per unit size.
Non-volatile memory is less costly per unit size.
10. Volatile memory has a huge impact on the system’s performance. Non-volatile memory has a huge impact on a system’s storage capacity.
11. In volatile memory, processor has direct access to data.
In non-volatile memory, processor has no direct access to data.
12. Volatile memory chips are generally kept on the memory slot.
Non-volatile memory chips are embedded on the motherboard.
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