Talk to me about the advantages and disadvantages of using packed buffers.

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"The main advantage of using packed buffers is that it is more efficient for the graphics processor, or GPU to render and image. This is because the information needed to render the image is now located in the same block of memory. The drawback to using a packed buffer is that it makes it harder to update if you are using dynamic data and slows down the rendering, thus creating lag in the game."