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The term Intel Optane is often mentioned in connection with computers and hard drives. However, many users do not know exactly how the memory technology works. We explain it to you in this article.
Intel Optane – the memory technology simply explained
Intel Optane is an improved memory technology from Intel.
- Intel Optane is inserted between the processor and the hard disk. The technology speeds up frequently recurring processes because it is quasi adaptive.
- Intel Optane remembers which programmes the user uses frequently or which files are accessed often. Intel Optane then keeps the data on the applications or files ready, similar to a cache. In this way, they are loaded more quickly.
- This works because the technology connects the computer’s memory to the hard drive via a virtual drive that is only visible to the PC.
- In principle, it does not matter whether it is an SSD or an HDD hard disk.
- Example: If Intel Optane detects that you start the Word programme very often, all the necessary files are already in the memory and can be loaded quickly from there.
- In principle, Intel Optane works like a very intelligent, smart fridge: if the fridge notices that you make your own pizza every weekend, it orders in advance and
- independently all the ingredients for the dish. Then you don’t have to go shopping and invest time in it, just open the fridge door and you can start cooking straight away
Intel Optane – certain requirements must be met
Intel Optane speeds up many operations such as the startup process or launching applications
- The technology can also speed up file searching and saving.
- For the technology to work, some requirements must be met.
- Not every mainboard is compatible with Intel Optane. The same applies to the hard disks connected: Not every one supports the technology.
- In addition, older Intel processors do not support the technology. At least a 7th generation Intel Core processor must be installed.
