Let’s go into extreme detail on each of these topics, focusing on how they work, their key principles, and their impact on system performance.
Cache memory is a small, high-speed memory located close to the CPU that stores frequently accessed data and instructions. Its purpose is to reduce the time it takes for the CPU to access data from slower main memory (RAM), enhancing overall system performance.
- Cache Levels: Modern systems implement multiple levels of cache (L1, L2, L3):