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primary memory
Central memory storage for a computer containing instructions and data to be worked on; usually mainly in the form of RAM
EntityQ11140433
Also known as rapid-access memory · system memory · operating memory · main memory · primary storage
- Subclass of
Overview
All data
12 statements · 8% with external sources · numbers in brackets are citations
- Follows
- CPU cache nature of statement: mainly · criterion used: memory hierarchy · reason for preferred rank: most inclusive value
- L4 cache criterion used: memory hierarchy · nature of statement: rarely
- L3 cache criterion used: memory hierarchy · nature of statement: often
On other databases
4 identifiers linking primary memory across the web's reference databases