Memory
What is cache?
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§L1 cache built into processor
§L2 cache slower but has larger capacity
§L2 advanced transfer cache is faster, built directly on processor chip
§L3 cache is separate from processor chip on motherboard (L3 is only
on computers that use L2 advanced transfer cache)
ØHelps speed computer processes by storing frequently used instructions and data
ØAlso called memory cache
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