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The CPU uses cache memory to store instructions that are repeatedly required to run programs, improving overall system speed. The advantage of cache memory is that the CPU does not have to use the motherboard's system bus for data transfer. Whenever data must be passed through the system bus, the data transfer speed slows to the motherboard's capability. The CPU can process data much faster by avoiding the bottleneck created by the system bus.

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Why is cache memory smaller than main memory?

because cache memory is costlier than main memory and physical size of cache memory also matters.ignoring the cost , if we use large cache memory, it will take larger physical space.so mother board won't be able to accomodate it


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..


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 is cache hit and cache miss?

Type your answer here... in cache memory when the CPU refer to the memory and find the word in cache it is said to be hit or produced....... if the word is not found in cache it is in main memory it counts as a miss


What is a cache outside the processor called?

L2 cache. Today's processors all have some memory on the processor chip (called a die). Memory on the processor die is called Level 1 cache (L1 cache). Memory in the processor package, but not on the processor die, is called Level 2 cache (L2 cache). Some processors use a third cache farther from the processor core, but still in the processor package, which is called Level 3 cache (L3 cache).


What is the difference between cache-memory and primary-memory?

Cache memory is smaller and quicker, primary memory larger and slower.


What Memory on the motherboard used by the CPU to process data?

sure; CPU used to memory for processing data. it use mother board cache memory and it also use ram memory.


What is a cache?

Answer:- The Cache memory is placed between the CPU and the main memory. It is a fast speed memory and is expensive and faster than the main memory. Cache memory is used to store the frequently accessed data of main memory. The instructions that are frequently used by the CPU are stored in the cache memory. It is used to reduce the average access time for address, instructions or data, which are normally stored in the main memory. Cache memory increases the operating speed of the system. But is much costlier than main memory. From economic considerations, the capacity of the cache memory is much less as compared to main memory..


Differentiate between the physical virtual and cache memory Explain briefly?

Virtual memory is a type of memory that is allocated by the operating system and is used to speed up operations. Cache memory is RAM that the CPU can access faster than regular ram which is considered physical memory. When the CPU is looking for data, it checks the cache memory first, recently used data will still be in the cache. If it does not find it there, it moves on to use the physical memory. Anytime a program or file is opened, it is first loaded into RAM (physical memory).


Is cache memory is the main memory of cmputer system?

NO...The cache is a smaller, faster memory which stores copies of the data from the most frequently used main memory locations. As long as most memory accesses are cached memory locations, the average latency of memory accesses will be closer to the cache latency than to the latency of main memory.Thus Cache memory is not main memory of computer system.--- form Wiki


What is stored in cache memory?

The data that are frequently used goes in the cache memory...


Where is cache memory located?

Cache memory is built into the central processing unit, commonly known in short as the CPU, or it can be located on a separate chip next to the CPU. In other sense, cache is located between CPU and Main Memory in the memory hierarchy of a computer system. just type allinurl:cache memory, in google search and you will find your answer with more pictures and a lot more about cache memory.