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.

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