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Cache memory is a small, high-speed memory located near the CPU that stores frequently accessed data to enhance processing speed. It addresses the bottleneck created by slower main memory (RAM) and comes in different types: L1, L2, and L3, each varying in size and speed. While cache memory improves performance, it has limitations such as size constraints and management complexity.

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Cache Memory Presentation

Cache memory is a small, high-speed memory located near the CPU that stores frequently accessed data to enhance processing speed. It addresses the bottleneck created by slower main memory (RAM) and comes in different types: L1, L2, and L3, each varying in size and speed. While cache memory improves performance, it has limitations such as size constraints and management complexity.

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Cache Memory

An Overview of Cache Memory in


Computer Architecture
Introduction to Cache Memory
• • Cache memory is a small, high-speed
memory located close to the CPU.
• • It stores frequently accessed data and
instructions to speed up processing.
• • Acts as a buffer between main memory and
CPU.
Need for Cache Memory
• • Main memory (RAM) is slower compared to
the CPU speed.
• • Frequent data access from RAM creates
bottlenecks.
• • Cache memory provides faster access to
frequently used data, improving performance.
Types of Cache Memory
• 1. **L1 Cache (Level 1)** – Smallest and
fastest, built into the processor.
• 2. **L2 Cache (Level 2)** – Larger and slower
than L1, often integrated into CPU.
• 3. **L3 Cache (Level 3)** – Shared among
processor cores, larger but slower than L2.
How Cache Memory Works
• • The CPU checks cache memory before
accessing RAM.
• • If data is found (cache hit), it is used
immediately.
• • If not found (cache miss), data is fetched
from RAM and stored in the cache.
Cache Mapping Techniques
• 1. **Direct Mapping** – Each block of main
memory maps to a fixed cache location.
• 2. **Fully Associative Mapping** – Any block
of main memory can be placed anywhere in
cache.
• 3. **Set Associative Mapping** –
Combination of direct and fully associative
mapping.
Advantages & Disadvantages of
Cache Memory
• **Advantages:**
• • Increases processing speed.
• • Reduces access time to frequently used
data.
• • Enhances system performance.

• **Disadvantages:**
• • Limited size and expensive.
• • Complex management algorithms.
Conclusion
• • Cache memory plays a crucial role in
speeding up processing.
• • Efficient cache management enhances
system performance.
• • Balancing speed, size, and cost is key in
modern architectures.

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