New Linux tech compresses memory in RAM, as RAM, for 452x speedup
A recent development in the Linux kernel introduces a memory compression mechanism that stores data in RAM in a compressed form, effectively treating the compressed space as usable memory. Early benchmarks show a dramatic 452‑fold increase in speed for memory‑intensive workloads, potentially reducing the need for larger physical RAM modules. This approach could lower power consumption and improve performance on low‑end devices.