Introduction

Without your computer being able to store and access data

quickly, none of your apps or other processes would work. That’s
where your RAM comes in. Every computing device has RAM, whether
it’s a desktop computer (running Windows, MacOS, or Linux), a tablet or
smartphone (running Android or iOS), or even an IoT computing device (like a
smart TV). Nearly all computers have a way of storing information for longer-
term access, too.  But what is RAM exactly and how does it work?

What is RAM on a computer?

RAM (random access memory) is a computer's short-term memory, where the
data that the processor is currently using is stored. Your computer can access
RAM memory much faster than data on a hard disk, SSD, or other long-term
storage device, which is why RAM capacity is critical for system performance.
What is RAM used for?
RAM is used for immediate data storage and retrieval. Your RAM can process
information significantly faster than data on a hard disk — twenty to a hundred
times faster, depending on the specific hardware and task.
To accomplish a specific task, computer operating systems load data from the
hard disk into RAM to process it. When it’s finished actively working with that
data, the computer converts it back into long-term storage.
When you open a program such as Microsoft Word, your computer loads the
application into its RAM. If you open a document you already have saved on
your computer, your operating system locates the file in long-term storage and
copies the information onto its RAM. Once the data is in your RAM, you get
near-instantaneous performance because RAM is lightning fast.
another use for RAM is to help your computer load previously-accessed

information more quickly .

 different types of RAM?
Yes, there are multiple types of RAM. As with other forms of computer
hardware, scientists are always trying to decrease energy consumption while
increasing speed and capacity. RAM has been around since the first days of
computing, and in early microcomputing eras it required enthusiasts to plug in
chips one at a time. Things have come a long way since then.
By the late 1990s and early 2000s, the main types of RAM were SRAM (static
RAM), DRAM (Dynamic RAM), and SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic RAM).
Today, the most common type of RAM is DDR-SDRAM, or Double Data Rate
Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory
There’s also VRAM (Video Random Access Memory), which is used in
graphics cards to process graphical data during gaming, photo editing, or other
graphics-heavy activities. 
DRAM vs SRAM
SRAM (static RAM) and DRAM (dynamic RAM) are common types of RAM
that each use different technology to store data. Whereas SRAM uses
transistors that preserve memory as long as they receive a steady trickle of
power, DRAM uses capacitors that need to be periodically “refreshed” by
comparatively large bursts of energy every few milliseconds.
The main difference between SRAM vs DRAM based on dynamic capacitors is
that while SRAM technology is smaller, faster, and more energy efficient, it’s
also much more expensive.

RAM VS ROM:
ROM, or read-only memory, is a form of memory that a computer can read but
not write onto. ROM is often used to store and play back music (CDs) or movies
(DVDs). Unlike RAM, a computer can’t write new data onto ROM, it can only
read it, or play it back.

Conclusion:
On your computer, your RAM is like the top of your desk, where you keep
everything you need quick access to. And the data that you don’t use much or
want to save for later is stored on a hard disk, either locally in your device or in
the cloud.