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Cache memory is used to hold a copy of the data from the most frequently accessed memory locations to minimise calculation time. For example, a CPU's cache will hold this data so that it doesn't have to call data from the RAM for every calculation it makes, and merely draws from its local cache.
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∙ 9y agoThe main function of cache memory is to speed up the working mechanism of computer. It lies between the main memory and CPU.
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What is the name of the memory cache that is shared by cores in a multi-core processor?
L3 cache
Why not make cache larger?
A cache is intended to speed things up. The larger the cache, the slower it performs. If it becomes slower to access the cache than the memory itself, it defeats the purpose of having a cache.
What characteristics of the motherboard architecture determine the amount of memory that a CPU can address?
RAM and the memory cache
What is a Web Cache?
A Web cache is a temporary memory in your browser where temporary information about the web site you are visiting are stored. Information like login id, password, previous history of pages you visited etc would be stored in the cache...
Why do systems not use more or large cache memory if they are so useful?
cache is more expensive and it will increase the cost of the system terribly. processing of more than one cache will complicate the design of CPU and increase the burden on CPU.
What are the type of cache memory?
There are different type of cache memory: processor cache memory, cache memory ram,1 cache memory l2, cache memory, CPU cache memory, disk cache memory, hard disk cache, cache memory motherboard.
What is the function of CPU cache?
Many CPUs have what is known as a CPU cache. The function of this CPU cache is to speed up access to data.
Why do computers use cache memory?
It's strictly a function of speed. To read what's in cache, the processor does not need to address the buss and wait for the response. Cache memory is available instantly.
What are the two types of cache memory?
There are different type of cache memory: processor cache memory, cache memory ram,1 cache memory l2, cache memory, CPU cache memory, disk cache memory, hard disk cache, cache memory motherboard.
Cache memory and register memory?
Register memory are smaller in size than cache memory and registers are faster than cache..Cache memory store the frequently used data from main memory..
Is cache memory visible?
No cache memory is not visible.....
What type of RAM is used for cache memory?
sram is used for cache for cache memory.
What is the recommended size of cache memory in a processor?
The maximum size of a cache memory is theoretically equal to the amount of primary memory(RAM).Like Cache only memory architecture where the whole memory space is filled up with the cache only.
Why is cache memory needed?
Cache Memory is needed because Hardware implements cache as a block of memory for temporary storage likely to be used again.
What is the difference between cache-memory and primary-memory?
Cache memory is smaller and quicker, primary memory larger and slower.
What is the difference between cache memory disk cache?
memory cache is on memory RAM, disk Cache is on the hard drive. They make things to get faster. For instance Google Earth use this disk cache to show you offline images.
Can you name the two cache memory?
l1 cache l2 cache
