Practice - Comparison: Direct Mapped vs Set Associative vs Fully Associative Caches
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Practice Questions
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What is a direct mapped cache?
💡 Hint: Think about the term 'mapped'.
How many sets are formed in a 2-way set associative cache with 8 lines?
💡 Hint: Divide lines by number of ways.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which type of cache allows a memory block to be placed in any line?
💡 Hint: Think about flexibility in line placement.
True or False: A direct mapped cache often experiences fewer cache misses than a fully associative cache.
💡 Hint: Recall the definitions of cache types and their efficiencies.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a 4-way set associative cache with 16 cache lines, determine how many sets are available. Then, analyze the impact of this associativity on cache misses compared to a direct mapped cache.
💡 Hint: Consider how flexibility affects the overall cache efficiency.
Evaluate a scenario where access patterns favor certain memory blocks repeatedly. Suggest a cache strategy that might be most effective and justify your recommendation.
💡 Hint: Think about repeated access and conflicting block locations in caches.
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