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What is cache memory?
Think about what type of memory is faster than RAM.
Define hit ratio.
What do we call it when data is found in the cache?
What is the purpose of cache memory?
Think about the interaction between the CPU and different memory types.
True or False: A higher miss ratio indicates better cache performance.
Consider what happens when the CPU has to fetch data from slower memory.
Considering a system with a cache that has a size of 256 KB and a block size of 64 bytes, calculate the total number of blocks the cache can hold.
Transform everything into the same unit before dividing.
If a system has a hit ratio of 0.85, what is the miss ratio, and how does it affect performance?
Consider how to find proportionate values in relation.
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