Asked by Lindsey Norberg on Apr 24, 2024
Which type of cache memory is fastest for the processor to use?
[ Flash | SD | L1 | L2 | L3 | RDRAM ]
Cache Memory
Fast memory designed to increase processor operations.
Processor
The central 32-bit or 64-bit electronic chip that determines the processing power of a computer. Also known as a microprocessor or central processing unit (CPU).
L1
A term commonly used to refer to the first level of cache memory in a computer’s processor, which is directly accessible by the CPU and designed for fast data retrieval.
- Identify different types of cache memory and their speed relative to processor use.
Learning Objectives
- Identify different types of cache memory and their speed relative to processor use.