It includes a128GB Flash Storage Solid State Drive, 8GB of RAM, and avery powerful 1.6Ghz Dual CoreRE i5 processor, withautomatic "TURBO BOOST" speed of up to3.6GHz forheavy work loads ! Furthermore, newer MacBook Airs like this one have very few removable parts, as most of the expensive components including the SSD & RAM are soldered to the logic board.