Intel has introduced new Optane for PCs that promises significantly more performance and faster load times across a broad range of personal computing experiences. It uses uses one or two single-die packages of 3D XPoint non-volatile memory and comes in 16GB and 32GB capacities
“With the increased speed and responsiveness of Intel Optane memory in a 7th Gen Intel Core processor-based system, you can power on your computer up to twice as fast and improve overall system performance up to 28% faster with storage performance up to 14x faster,” says Intel.
Intel Optane memory is a system acceleration solution for 7th Gen Intel Core processor platforms. It solution utilizes the Intel Optane technology, based on 3D XPoint memory media, along with the Intel Rapid Storage Technology (Intel RST) driver. By placing this new memory media between the processor and slower SATA-based storage devices (HDD, SSHD or SATA SSD), we are able to store commonly used data and programs closer to the processor, which allows the system to access this information more quickly and improve overall system responsiveness.
Intel Optane memory concatenates memory and storage into one virtual drive visible to the OS with an optimized system interconnect, that uses smart software (Intel RST) to accelerate performance and responsiveness of the PC. It is called memory because it utilizes a new memory media to store information closer to the processor similar to the function of system DRAM memory.
Intel Optane memory for desktops will be available starting April 24 for Intel Optane memory ready motherboards or systems starting at $44 (Rs. 2850 approx.) for the 16GB version and the 32GB variant costs $77 (Rs. 4996 approx.). In Q2 PC manufacturers like HP, Dell, Lenovo, Asus, Acer and others will begin shipping both consumer and commercial products equipped with Intel Optane memory. Intel says Notebook and mobile systems featuring Intel Optane memory will be available soon.