8 Difference Between Storage And Memory

1. The term memory refers to the component within your computer that allows you to access data that is stored for a short term.  2. Storage (whether in the form of a hard drive or SSD) is the component in your computer that allows for long-term data access. It's the component that accesses and stores your files, applications and operating system. 3. Memory usually referred to as Random Access Memory (RAM) 4. Storage refers to the capacity of the computer’s hard disk. 5. The speed and performance of your system depends on the amount of memory that is installed on your computer. 6. An important distinction between memory and storage is that the former clears when the computer is turned off. On the other hand, storage remains intact no matter how many times you shut off your computer.  7. The processor accesses the storage drive and transfers long-term data to the memory for short-term access (moment-to-moment operation).  8. The processor accesses data from the memory to run programs, edit files, and toggle between different applications.