Data is usually stored on the computer's internal hard drive, or on an external hard drive or flash drive, etc. It is not stored on the Random Access Memory (RAM) which is volatile, and any data would be lost when the computer is switched off.
Random Access Memory (RAM) is a hardware device that allows information to be stored temporarily.
The component that stores programs and data not currently being used by the CPU is called RAM (Random Access Memory). RAM temporarily holds data and instructions that the CPU may need for quick access while executing tasks. When the system is powered off or when programs are closed, data in RAM is lost, as it is volatile memory. For long-term storage, data is saved on non-volatile storage devices like hard drives or SSDs.
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No data is stored in the CPU. The CPU only performs arithmetic and logical operations. However, the CPU is provided with a small memory unit called cache, which rapidly feeds the CPU with data to calculate.
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Hmmm, a CPU (processor) stores no data. RAM or Memory can store data as long as the computer is ON and the Hard Drive can store data indefinately (forever).
The component inside the CPU that acts like RAM is the cache memory. Cache is a small, high-speed storage area located within or very close to the CPU, designed to temporarily hold frequently accessed data and instructions. It allows for faster data retrieval compared to accessing the main RAM, thereby improving overall processing speed and efficiency. Cache memory typically comes in multiple levels (L1, L2, and L3) with varying sizes and speeds.