Difference Between Internal And External Memory Points : difference between internal and external memory, comparision between internal an...
Difference Between Internal And External Memory Points : difference between internal and external memory, comparision between internal and external memory
| Difference Between Internal And External Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Internal memory is also known as primary storage or main memory. | External memory is also known as secondary, Auxiliary or backing storage. |
| 2. | It is volatile in nature in case of RAM but ROM is non-volatile. | It is non-volatile in nature. |
| 3. | It is connected by inserting chips into sockets in case of RAM while ROM is built in into the computer. | They are connected by data cable and power cable with the computer. |
| 4. | It is used to store data temporary in case of RAM. | They are use to score data permanently for future used. |
| 5. | It consists of media only. | It consist of media and device. |
| 6. | Internal memory is a working memory. | External memory is not a working memory. |
| 7. | Examples are RAM and ROM. | Examples are hard disk, floppy disk, magnetic tape, cassette etc. |
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