7.9 - Cache Optimizations
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What is cache prefetching?
💡 Hint: Think about how you prepare materials before an exam.
What does a non-blocking cache do?
💡 Hint: Consider multitasking—what do you do when waiting for someone to reply?
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What is the purpose of cache prefetching?
💡 Hint: Think about preparing for an event.
True or False: Non-blocking caches prevent the CPU from executing instructions during cache misses.
💡 Hint: Picture multitasking—can one do something while waiting?
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Illustrate the effectiveness of cache prefetching with an example involving data processing in a loop. What considerations must be taken into account?
💡 Hint: Imagine cooking a huge meal: knowing the sequence of tasks lets you prep efficiently.
Discuss the potential drawbacks of non-blocking caches in scenarios with high cache miss rates. How can this be mitigated?
💡 Hint: Think about a crowded restaurant where many diners are waiting: serving them quickly helps, but too many can slow down the process.
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