high memory consumption

[/haɪ ˈmɛməri kənˈsʌmpʃən/]
noun phrase
alto consumo de memória
1. The excessive use of a computer's RAM (Random Access Memory) by a program, process, or application, resulting in reduced system performance
The video editing software has high memory consumption and requires at least 16GB of RAM to run smoothly.
O software de edição de vídeo tem alto consumo de memória e requer pelo menos 16GB de RAM para funcionar suavemente.
2. A condition where available system memory is being used extensively, potentially causing slowdowns or crashes
We noticed high memory consumption on the server after deploying the new application.
Notamos alto consumo de memória no servidor após implantar o novo aplicativo.
This is primarily technical jargon used in IT, software development, and tech support communities in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it's commonly discussed in tech forums, startups, and development teams. The term has become increasingly relevant with the rise of cloud computing and remote work, where system performance directly impacts productivity.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
heavy memory usageexcessive memory usehigh RAM usagememory leakmemory-intensive operation
Antonyms / Antônimos
low memory consumptionminimal memory usagelightweightefficient memory use

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alto consumo de memória
Standard technical term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
alto consumo de memória / grande uso de RAM
Both terms are commonly used in tech industry
Rio de Janeiro
alto consumo de memória
Standard usage in tech community
Portugal
consumo elevado de memória
Slightly more formal phrasing; 'elevado' preferred over 'alto' in Portugal

Related Words

RAMmemory leaksystem performancememory optimizationcachevirtual memoryresource management

Related Idioms & Phrases

eating up RAM
memory hog
bogging down the system
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