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Differences between RAM and ROM are:

 RAM
1. Random Access Memory

2. Volatile (maintains its data while the device is powered)

3. Stores information temporary

4. Requires flow of electricity to retain data

5. Large size with higher capacity

6. Used for both read and write

7. Costlier

8. Very fast but uses a lot of power

9. Used in CPU cache, primary memory

 ROM
1. Read only Memory

2. Non-Volatile (does not lose content when power is lost)

3. Stores information permanently

4. Does not require flow of electricity to retain data

5. Small size with less capacity

6. Used only for reading

7. Cheaper than RAM

8. Fast but uses very little power

9. Used in firmware, microcontrollers


The difference between RAM and RAM is as follows

 RAM(random access memory) is meant for temporary storage where as


ROM(read only memory) is meant for permanent storage.
 RAM chip is volatile,means once the power is turned off , it losses the
previously holding information ,where as ROM is non-volatile it doesn't losses
any information even though power is turned off.
 RAM chip is used in the normal operations of computer,where as ROM chip is
used mainly for startup process of computer.
 Writing the data to a RAM is more faster than ROM

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