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There are two types of cache. L1 cache is small, but is extremely fast. L2 cache is larger, but somewhat slower. The processor checks L1 cache first, then L2 cache, and then the main bank of memory.
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CacheRam
Cache RAM
Cache RAM is a special type of memory that generally resides on the processor itself. Memory access generally takes several clock cycles when accessed from the main RAM storage, since it has to be transfered over the bus. Cache RAM stores recently accessed memory (and memory that may be accessed soon) so that the processor is not waiting for the memory transfer.There are two types of cache. L1 cache is small, but is extremely fast. L2 cache is larger, but somewhat slower. The processor checks L1 cache first, then L2 cache, and then the main bank of memory.
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