Uploaded April 2014 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Dom from THE CRU at crucial.com shows how much faster iPhoto loads in a MacBook Pro when using a Crucial solid state drive compared to using the original hard drive.
In this example, opening a common application like iPhoto takes just 3 seconds with an SSD. A hard drive takes much longer, clocking in at 18 seconds. The difference in time adds up when you're trying to get things done. Crucial SSDs are a fantastic way to speed up your computer and make using it much more convenient and responsive.
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Dom from THE CRU at crucial.com shows how much faster iPhoto loads in a MacBook Pro when using a Crucial solid state drive compared to using the original hard drive.
In this example, opening a common application like iPhoto takes just 3 seconds with an SSD. A hard drive takes much longer, clocking in at 18 seconds. The difference in time adds up when you're trying to get things done. Crucial SSDs are a fantastic way to speed up your computer and make using it much more convenient and responsive.
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![DDR5 Ram Explained | Upgrading to DDR5 RAM [DDR4 vs DDR5]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vswCwGCMQY0/mqdefault.jpg "DDR5 Ram Explained | Upgrading to DDR5 RAM [DDR4 vs DDR5]
Are you thinking of upgrading your RAM to DDR5?
DDR5 is the latest version of RAM to hit the market, and it certainly packs a punch. To show how this could upgrade your performance, were comparing the DDR5 to our previous model, the DDR4.
DDR4 vs DDR5
In previous DDR upgrades, we usually see an additional speed increase of 266MT/s. But moving from DDR4 to DDR5, theres a 1600MT/s upgrade. So the DDR5 RAM launch speeds will deliver nearly double the bandwidth of DDR4.
But its not just faster. Its better at channel efficiency, power management and is optimized to scale with your demanding multi-core workloads or games. DDR5 translates to a better experience across the board.
The speed of DDR5 means you can be watching YouTube, have multiple Chrome tabs open while editing family photos, and chat with friends on social media. To work faster and better, DDR5 is engineered for efficiency.
This technology brings multiple benefits, including increased bandwidth and channel efficiency. DDR4 and previous generations perform well below bandwidth capacity - DDR5 offers a bank refresh, increasing bandwidth efficiency and 75% bank usability.
For more comparisons between the DDR4 and DDR5. Read the article on our website: https://www.crucial.com/articles/about-memory/benchmarking-ddr4-and-ddr5-client-memory
Or, if youd like to find out more about the DDR5, head over to our website: https://www.crucial.com/products/memory/ddr5
As a brand of Micron, were part of one of the largest memory manufacturers in the world, and we provide the same caliber of components that get pre-built into new computers. We live and breathe this stuff, and were here to transform your systems performance..
Take a few minutes to learn about DDR5
0:00– Intro
0:21– DDR5 speed increase
0:58– DDR5 channel efficiency & bandwidth
2:08– Where can DDR5 be used
3:00– DDR5 gaming benefits
3:49– Outro")
