Practice - Cache and Memory Hierarchy
Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of cache in processors?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you access the same data repeatedly.
What is L1 cache?
💡 Hint: It's the first level of cache.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does L1 cache primarily store?
💡 Hint: Remember that L1 is the fastest cache involved in both processes.
True or False: L3 cache is mandatory in Cortex-A processors.
💡 Hint: Consider the variations in processor models.
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Challenge Problems
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Discuss how an increase in L2 cache size might influence the performance of a Cortex-A processor running multiple applications.
💡 Hint: Consider multitasking and how it affects memory usage.
Explain the tradeoffs involved in choosing to implement L3 cache in a Cortex-A processor design.
💡 Hint: Think about costs and performance needs in design choices.
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