What is cache memory?

Answer Posted / v.vijayakumar

First of all cache memory is very fast memory that the
processor can access much more quickly than main memory or
RAM. Currently processors can operate at speeds much
greater than affordable, reliable memory can supply the
necessary data.Cache memory, is much like other memory,
except it can operate much faster, and much more expensive.

Is This Answer Correct ?    8 Yes 1 No



Post New Answer       View All Answers


Please Help Members By Posting Answers For Below Questions

What is the difference between shared memory and distributed memory?

585


What is a critical section?

663


What factors determine whether a detection-algorithm must be utilized in a deadlock avoidance system?

1472


What is the purpose of ram in a computer?

606


Difference between NTFS and FAT32?

599






How do I recover files from my usb?

558


Enumerate the different RAID levels.

620


Page replacement algorithm in Operating System?

606


What are the 3 types of operating systems?

549


Tell me about different OS related issues for a given set of C-programs (mainly address issues address space, paging etc.)

630


How do I know if my ram is corrupted?

593


Write syntax to set JVM Memory as min-256Mb & max 512Mb?

2514


Do I need program files x86?

526


Can I use chkdsk on ssd?

546


Is vmware a hypervisor?

543