A memory space used for the temporary storage of data is Scratchpad storage.
Scratchpad memory (SPM), also known as scratchpad, scratchpad RAM or local store in computer terminology, is a high-speed internal memory used for temporary storage of calculations, data, and other work in progress. In reference to a microprocessor ("CPU"), scratchpad refers to a special high-speed memory circuit used to hold small items of data for rapid retrieval. It is similar to the usage and size of a scratchpad in life: a pad of paper for preliminary notes or sketches or writings, etc.
A computer's memory is used for temporary storage, while a computer's hard drive is used for permanent storage. ... A computer's memory is also called RAM which is an acronym for Random Access Memory. A computer's memory is where information is temporarily stored while it is being accessed or worked on.