One of the most important parts of a processor is the buffer memory, also called the cache. What is it responsible for and how does it work?

Researchers at MIT have created a new implementation for how the CPU cache interacts with the processor and data, by replacing the archaic fixed cache found in all modern processors.

Cache Oft-ignored, but can be a game-changer Cache is a small amount of blazing-fast memory soldered directly onto the CPU die, allowing the processor to speed up data retrieval.

The CPU cache is just that, with the L1, L2, and L3 cache acting in unison to hold only the most immediate instructions that a CPU might need.

Hallock explained the importance of cache this way: “The more instructions you can keep local to the CPU, the less amount of time you have to spend going to get them from somewhere else.” ...

Recently we discussed how caches work, what the difference is between L1 and L2, and the various design elements that determine how fast (and how effective) a CPU's cache ...

The exploit uses a form of Intel cache poisoning to get access to the SMM space that is supposed to be only accessible from system BIOS. Caching is used to increase performance of your computer ...

These new processors will employ AMD's new 3D chiplet technology, which will increase the amount of V-Cache on the chip, delivering a performance uplift of 15 percent over the current generation.