If ReRAM achieves dominance it promises faster running, more energy efficient, quicker-to-reboot PCs, tablets and handsets.

BBC: ReRAM competes to be tech's next memory chip standard

However, Dr Will Branford of Imperial College thinks ReRAM still has a chance to come out on top.

BBC: ReRAM competes to be tech's next memory chip standard

Professor Chu says that several of these rival next-generation formats match ReRAM's performance.

BBC: ReRAM competes to be tech's next memory chip standard