Practice Types Of Cache Memory: L1, L2, L3 Hierarchy (6.2.2) - Advanced Microprocessor Architectures
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Types of Cache Memory: L1, L2, L3 Hierarchy

Practice - Types of Cache Memory: L1, L2, L3 Hierarchy

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the location of L1 cache?

💡 Hint: Think about where the processor operates.

Question 2 Easy

What does L2 cache primarily serve as?

💡 Hint: Consider its size relative to others.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of L1 Cache?

To store least accessed data
To store frequently accessed data
To replace main memory

💡 Hint: Think about the memory that enhances quick access.

Question 2

Is L3 Cache larger than L2 Cache?

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the hierarchy of caches.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A modern processor has an L1 cache hit rate of 95%. If the miss penalty for main memory access is 100 ns, what is the Average Memory Access Time (AMAT) if the L1 access time is 1 ns?

💡 Hint: Use the formula AMAT = (Hit Rate * Hit Time) + (Miss Rate * Miss Penalty).

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the implications of having a larger L3 cache in a multi-core system. Analyze both benefits and potential drawbacks.

💡 Hint: Think about the trade-offs in cache size versus speed and efficiency.

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