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A discrete L2 cache is in the same housing as the processor, but resides on a separate microchip. It typically runs at half the speed of the processor, unlike ATC which resides on the same microchip as the processor and runs at the same speed as the CPU.

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Is a DRAM variation that is designed for computers with multi-core processors?

That would be DDR-3 memory. Some multi-core systems use DDR-2 memory. Then of course there is cache memory, but that is a variation of SRAM, and it has been used ever since the 386 or 486 machines. Nowadays, cache memory is not in discrete chips, but a part of the processor. Placing the cache memory and memory controller on the CPU die greatly improves the throughput.


How do you calculate the cache size for a system?

To calculate the cache size for a system, you typically need to consider the cache line size, the number of cache sets, and the associativity of the cache. The formula for calculating cache size is: Cache Size (Cache Line Size) x (Number of Sets) x (Associativity). This formula helps determine the total amount of memory that can be stored in the cache for faster access by the system.


What factors impact the performance of cache?

There are many factors that can affect cache performance, such as cache size, cache block size, association and replacement algorithm


How can one determine whether a cache hit or miss has occurred?

A cache hit occurs when the requested data is found in the cache memory, while a cache miss occurs when the data is not found in the cache and needs to be retrieved from the main memory. One can determine whether a cache hit or miss has occurred by checking if the requested data is present in the cache memory.


What is cache latency?

delay to access the data in cache in context of processor's speed. Time to access the requested data in cache , at that time processor have to wait .. is called cache latency.

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What is the difference between the locations of discrete L2 cache and advanced transfer cache?

On-Package L2 cache (discrete L2 cache) is on a separate microchip within the processor housing, while Advanced Transfer Cache (ATC) is located directly on the same die as the processor core.


What is the difference between the locations of the L2 cahe and the Advanced Transfer Cache?

The discrete L2 is located within the processor housing, on a separate chip. The Advanced Transfer Cache is located directly on the processor die itself.


When was Cache Cache created?

Cache Cache was created in 1981.


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 collective noun for cache?

The collective noun 'cache' is used for:a cache of ammunitiona cache of jewelsa cache of moneya cache of weapons


What can you use the collective noun 'cache' with?

The collective noun 'cache' is used for:a cache of ammunitiona cache of jewelsa cache of moneya cache of weapons


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.


Is a DRAM variation that is designed for computers with multi-core processors?

That would be DDR-3 memory. Some multi-core systems use DDR-2 memory. Then of course there is cache memory, but that is a variation of SRAM, and it has been used ever since the 386 or 486 machines. Nowadays, cache memory is not in discrete chips, but a part of the processor. Placing the cache memory and memory controller on the CPU die greatly improves the throughput.


Is cache memory found on the motherboard?

external cache or level 2 or L2 cache


What are the ratings and certificates for Cache cache - 2005?

Cache cache - 2005 is rated/received certificates of: France:U


What does cache spell?

cache


What are the forms of cache?

cache