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Processor Cache

processor cache, as i understand it, basically provides storage area for commonly used cpu instructions. By using cache vs system memory they are able to get much faster datatransfer to the cpu of things it will commonly use.
 
That about sums it up really. Although don't count cache memory as everything. On a Prescott I personally believe that the extra 512K (1MB total) of cache only is there to offset the penelty of having a 31 stage pipeline instead of a 20 found in the 512K cache Northwood.
 
Look at cache like this... to break it down simple for you

It is local memory stored directly on the chip, makeing it extremly fast and low latency so it can access what is stored in it much faster than if it were stored in ram... or even the HDD

example... You own a restraunt (cpu). You know you will need food (data) to operate. Where are you going to store your food? The Freezer (Cache) You can access it fast. Or are you going to store it in Memory (wherehouse)... you know its there, you can still access it... but wouldnt it be faster to store it in the freezer?.....

I mean to try and break it down.... someone tell me if i am wrong?
 
Yeah.. that's a very good analogy i would say...

so cache is inherrent addressing.. fastesty fast fast
 
His analogy pretty much summed it up for me. I was wondering the same thing as the poster.
 
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