secondary cache
[‚sek·ən‚der·ē ′kash] (computer science)
High-speed memory between the primary cache and main memory that supplies the processor with the most frequently requested data and instructions. Also known as level 2 cache.
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secondary cache
(memory management)(Or "second level cache", "level two
cache", "L2 cache") A larger, slower cache between the
primary cache and main memory. Whereas the primary cache
is often on the same integrated circuit as the central processing unit (CPU), a secondary cache is usually external.
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L2 cache
(Level 2 cache) A memory bank built into the CPU chip, packaged within the same module or built on the motherboard. The L2 cache feeds the L1 cache, which feeds the processor. L2 memory is slower than L1 memory. See cache. |
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| Modern CPU chips have a built-in L2 cache; however, L2 caches have resided outside the CPU on earlier computers. |
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