What is the small, high-speed memory located inside or near the CPU that bridges the speed gap between the CPU and RAM?
AVirtual Memory
BCache Memory
CFlash Memory
DAuxiliary Memory
Explanation
Cache Memory (L1, L2, L3) is an ultra-fast SRAM-based memory located on or near the processor chip. It holds frequently accessed data and instructions to minimize the CPU’s wait time when accessing slower RAM.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Computer Hardware & Architecture
- Subtopic: Cache Memory & SRAM
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