external cache
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external cache
A cache that is not built into the CPU chip. It resides on the motherboard. See cache.Copyright © 1981-2019 by The Computer Language Company Inc. All Rights reserved. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction is strictly prohibited without permission from the publisher.