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A requiem for Optane, Intel's KV Cache killer that could have eased the RAM price crunch

Theregister.com·July 28, 2026·1 min read

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Intel's Optane technology was designed to address high-performance data storage needs, particularly for AI workloads, with its rapid access speeds and durability. However, it has been discontinued before it could play a significant role in alleviating the current RAM price crisis.

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With microscopic latencies and otherworldly write endurance, it was perfect for today's AI workloads - but gone before they arrived

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