1. A memory system comprising: a memory comprising: a plurality of volatile memory banks comprising a first portion and a second portion; and at least one non-volatile memory bank comprising at least a third portion configured in one of rank or column with the first portion and the second portion; and a memory controller coupled to the volatile memory banks and the non-volatile memory banks and configured to: synchronize the application of activate, read, write, and precharge operations to the first, second, and third portions.