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Q8: What does Intel® Optane™ memory ready mean? How do I know if my PC can use Intel®
Optane™ memory?
A8: Intel® Optane™ memory ready means the system or motherboard meets the minimum hardware
specifications required for Intel® Optane™ memory, including an 7
th
generation Intel® Core™
processor, an Intel® 200 series chipset, an M.2 type 2280-S3-B-M connector on a PCH
Remapped PCIe* Controller and Lanes in a x2 or x4 configuration with B-M keys that meet
NVMe* Spec 1.1. Many systems will have the designation “Intel® Optane™ memory ready”
indicating they have are ready to accept the module.
Note: Some systems and motherboards may require a BIOS update before the Intel® Optane™
memory SW/driver package can be installed. Consult your Motherboard vendor’s support
website for the latest Intel® Optane™ memory supported BIOS.
Q9: Can I use Intel® Optane™ memory in a notebook or laptop?
A9: Initially, Intel® Optane™ memory is targeted for desktop PC usage. Notebook and mobile
systems featuring Intel® Optane™ memory will be available at a later date.
Q10: What Operating Systems does Intel® Optane™ Memory support when used for System
Acceleration?
A10: Microsoft Windows 10 64bit is required for Intel® Optane™ memory to be used as a System
Accelerator.
PERFORMANCE DETAILS
Q11: Why should I choose to buy Intel® Optane™ memory instead simply using an SSD?
A11: Customers have choices based upon their own requirements. Typically for those customer who
need high capacity storage, they chose an HDD. SSD’s are often lower in capacity and tent to be
expensive with higher capacities. Paired with an HDD, Intel® Optane™ memory delivers
increased responsiveness with the often high capacity of an HDD.
Q12: Why would I need 32GB capacity instead of 16GB? What is the difference in performance?
Which capacity should I buy?
A12: The main difference between the 32GB and 16GB modules is the number of applications that
can be accelerated. The 32GB module is ideal for power users who often use a variety of data
intensive applications, such as prosumers and gamers. It is also recommended for those who
commonly play more than one game.
Q13: What number of times does an app have to launch or a file have to be opened until it get the
full acceleration from Intel® Optane™ memory kicked in?
A13: The second time an application is launched or a file is used, it is accelerated and the user will
experience the vast majority of the benefit. On the third run is technically when the full benefit
kicks in. Note: Intel® Optane™ memory prioritizes frequently used files and applications for
acceleration. Thus, infrequently used files and applications may fall out of the cache overtime.