Computer Architecture
Foundations
SRAM vs DRAM vs SDRAM: The Cell-Level Differences (and Where DDR Fits In)
In the memory map article, I told you that SRAM and DRAM are the two basic cell designs everything else descends from, and that SDRAM and …
Foundations
DDR vs GDDR vs HBM: How GPU Memory (VRAM) Actually Works
In the memory map article, I told you VRAM is just DRAM that belongs to the GPU. True, but it skips the actually interesting question: DRAM, …
Foundations
Types of Computer Memory: What are DDR, VRAM, HBM, Cache, EEPROM, and others?
If you’ve ever tried to buy a new laptop, build a PC, or even read about the latest AI chips in the news, you’ve probably run into a …