What is Processor Cache

Processor cache is a piece of memory which allows a very high access rate and speeds up computation. It stores the data items that are frequently required by the processor, so that every time there is a demand for that data, the processor does not have to access the main memory.
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Mihai Excellent article! The comparison with the librarian makes things very easy to understand.
Thank you!
11/10/2009
Gautham This is really good and well written article and also this is written in such a manner that even a kid can understand this . 11/2/2009
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