The Evolution of Storage: Optane vs NVMe - A Deep Technical Analysis Lightning-fast storage is critical. It could mean the difference between an AI model training session taking days or hours. It could mean the difference between a smooth rendering of an 8K video project or one that stutters every frame. Intel’s Optane and NVMe are two storage technologies that push the boundary of performance. Timeline showing storage evolution from HDD to SATA SSD to NVMe to Optane Understanding Intel Optane Technology Intel Optane represents a new approach to storage architecture. Announced in 2015, Optane products hit the market in 2017. It is based on 3D XPoint technology, jointly developed by Intel and Micron, which bridges the gap between memory and storage. 3D XPoint uses a unique memory cell structure that stores data through changes in electrical resistance, rather than trapping charge like traditional NAND flash. One of Optane's key advantages is ultra-low latency, often below ...