Abstract: In an embodiment of the invention, an apparatus comprises: a central processing unit (CPU); a volatile memory controller; a non-volatile memory controller; a volatile memory coupled to the volatile memory controller; and a non-volatile memory coupled to the non-volatile memory controller; wherein a ratio of the non-volatile memory to the volatile memory is much less than a typical ratio. In another embodiment of the invention, a method comprises: receiving, by a Central Processing Unit (CPU) receives a command; evaluating, by the CPU, the command; executing, by the CPU, a data software assist to perform the command or activating, by the CPU, a hardware accelerator module to perform the command; and responding, by the CPU, to the command.