Practice Cache and Memory Hierarchy - 8.4 | 8. Performance Metrics for Cortex-A Architectures | Computer and Processor Architecture
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of cache in processors?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what happens when you access the same data repeatedly.

Question 2

Easy

What is L1 cache?

πŸ’‘ Hint: It's the first level of cache.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does L1 cache primarily store?

  • Only instructions
  • Only data
  • Instructions and data

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember that L1 is the fastest cache involved in both processes.

Question 2

True or False: L3 cache is mandatory in Cortex-A processors.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the variations in processor models.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Discuss how an increase in L2 cache size might influence the performance of a Cortex-A processor running multiple applications.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider multitasking and how it affects memory usage.

Question 2

Explain the tradeoffs involved in choosing to implement L3 cache in a Cortex-A processor design.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about costs and performance needs in design choices.

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