Practice Multi-level Cache Design Issues - 7.1.4 | 7. Multi-level Caches | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Question 1

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What is the primary function of the L1 cache?

💡 Hint: Think about how the processor interacts with memory.

Question 2

Easy

What happens when data is not found in a cache?

💡 Hint: What is the consequence of missing data?

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of multi-level caches?

  • To increase cache size
  • To reduce access time
  • To store all data in CPU
  • To replace memory

💡 Hint: Consider the primary benefit of having multiple caches.

Question 2

True or False: The L2 cache is faster than the L1 cache.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the speed and efficiency of each cache.

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Question 1

Calculate the overall effective CPI if the L1 hit rate is 90%, with a miss penalty of 300 cycles and L2 hit rate of 80% with a penalty of 150 cycles.

💡 Hint: Make sure to account for multiple layers of cache hits and misses.

Question 2

Explain how programming techniques can be optimized to enhance cache performance when dealing with nested looping Constructions.

💡 Hint: Consider how you can manipulate access patterns.

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