No, having more RAM does not necessarily mean using more RAM. The system manages memory dynamically based on needs.
No, having more RAM does not necessarily mean using more RAM. The system manages memory dynamically based on needs.
On Linux, users often notice differences compared to Windows because the system tends to keep more data in memory and load additional files. This helps optimize resource use. Having unused RAM means you're not wasting space, and letting the OS manage more memory when available is a smart approach. It's likely Windows 10 behaves similarly now—making it a sensible choice.
You're seeing those numbers because your system is allocating memory for both physical and virtual storage. The 9.2GB reflects RAM usage, while the 12.5GB accounts for virtual memory being swapped in and out. It helps to check which processes or applications are consuming the most of each.