An integrated circuit can include a programmable circuitry (270) operable according to a first clock frequency, and a memory block (205). The memory block can include a memory element (210) having at least one data port and a memory processor (215) coupled to the data port of the memory element and to the programmable circuitry. The memory processor can be operable according to a second clock frequency that is higher than the first clock frequency. Further, the memory processor can be hardwired and dedicated to perform operations in the memory element of the memory block.