Practice Cache Hierarchy (2.11.2) - Organization and Structure of Modern Computer Systems
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Cache Hierarchy

Practice - Cache Hierarchy

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary function of L1 cache?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens right next to the CPU.

Question 2 Easy

How is L3 cache different from L1 cache?

💡 Hint: Consider the size and the sharing aspect.

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Question 1

What is the fastest level of cache memory?

L1
L2
L3

💡 Hint: Focus on the cache levels we discussed.

Question 2

Cache memory primarily reduces what type of time?

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about speed and efficiency.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Imagine the CPU frequently misses its L1 cache. Illustrate the impact on performance and how a multi-core CPU can alleviate this issue.

💡 Hint: Consider the time taken when accessing data at different levels.

Challenge 2 Hard

Propose a design for a cache system that balances speed and size. What considerations would affect your choices?

💡 Hint: Think about what data is accessed most frequently and the trade-offs between speed and memory size.

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