Intel Optane Memory Now Available – Boosts Speed for Gaming, Web Browsing and More

Intel® Optane™ memory, announced in March, is available to purchase at a variety of computer component retailers today. With the increased speed and responsiveness of Intel® Optane™ memory in a 7^th Generation Intel Core processor-based system, users can do more with their system, without sacrificing the value and capacity of a hard disk drive.

Among the benefits: Intel® Optane™ memory enables web browsers to launch up to 5x faster than a hard disk drive.^1,2 Games and levels will load faster too – up to 67 percent faster game launch and up to 65 percent faster level load, keeping users in the game.² Even everyday tasks, like launching productivity apps including email clients, launch nearly 5.8x faster.² And, because it is smart and adaptable, Intel® Optane™ memory adjusts to your computing habits with intelligent software that learns your computing behaviors, making everything you do faster, smoother, easier.

Intel® Optane™ memory module is on sale now as an add-in component in 16GB (MSRP $44) and 32GB ($77) capacities. OEM systems with Intel® Optane™ memory installed will be available later in the year. Visit the Intel® Optane™ memory product page to learn more about accelerating your PC.