Computer Architecture

  • Terms
    • L1 Cache refer CPU cache
      L1 cache is a small, fast memory cache that is built in to a CPU and helps speed access to important and frequently-used data. L1 cache is typically smaller and faster than L2 cache. L1 cache is an abbreviation of Level 1 cache.
    • L2 Cache refer CPU cache
      Short for Level 2 cache, cache memory that is external to the microprocessor. In general, L2 cache memory, also called the secondary cache, resides on a separate chip from the microprocessor chip.
    • Amdahl's law