Chrome’s memory use supports stable, secure browsing across multiple tabs

Chrome’s reputation as a memory hog is partly an internet meme, the article argues, though the browser does use substantial RAM. Its approach gives websites separate processes, which can keep browsing responsive and prevent one crashed or malicious page from affecting other tabs.

Modern websites behave more like apps and often run alongside many open tabs and extensions, increasing memory demands. Chrome’s separate, sandboxed processes use more RAM but help with stability and security; the article says 8GB is generally enough for everyday PCs and that unused RAM can be put to work. Chrome’s Task Manager can help find memory leaks, while Memory Saver puts inactive tabs to sleep; Edge also offers sleeping tabs and Energy Saver, and Firefox uses fewer shared processes.