Chrome will suck less RAM

Stefan Mileschin · 12th October 2016, 12:56

Google has announced that it has finally sorted out Chrome’s tendancy to suck up RAM as efficiently as a Dyson vacuum when visiting javascript heavy sites.

The search engine outfit said that it will roll out an update on December 6 that will slash the amount of RAM Chrome uses by up to half.

By using less RAM, Chrome will let keep more open tabs and run more apps without slowing down your computer as much.

It could also help if your computer is on the low-end in terms of memory, which ranges from four gigabytes and below.

Chrome 55 will include an upgraded JavaScript engine which requires less RAM to work. Given that many modern websites thrive on JavaScript, this should lead to some dramatic improvements. Google says it has a few other ideas in mind which will also speed up Chrome and should make an appearance in future versions.

http://www.techeye.net/news/chrome-will-suck-less-ram

12th October 2016, 12:56	#1
Stefan Mileschin [M] Reviewer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Romania Posts: 148,738	Chrome will suck less RAM Google has announced that it has finally sorted out Chrome’s tendancy to suck up RAM as efficiently as a Dyson vacuum when visiting javascript heavy sites. The search engine outfit said that it will roll out an update on December 6 that will slash the amount of RAM Chrome uses by up to half. By using less RAM, Chrome will let keep more open tabs and run more apps without slowing down your computer as much. It could also help if your computer is on the low-end in terms of memory, which ranges from four gigabytes and below. Chrome 55 will include an upgraded JavaScript engine which requires less RAM to work. Given that many modern websites thrive on JavaScript, this should lead to some dramatic improvements. Google says it has a few other ideas in mind which will also speed up Chrome and should make an appearance in future versions. http://www.techeye.net/news/chrome-will-suck-less-ram

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