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Cache is already about as fast as you can get without significant compromises in size. L1 cache runs at speeds fast enough that increasing the size (and average
by keeperofdakeys 15y ago
Cache is already about as fast as you can get without significant compromises in size. L1 cache runs at speeds fast enough that increasing the size (and average seek time), or increasing the distance the signal has to travel, will decrease access times significantly. So it doesn't become about how 'fast' the bus is, or how much memory you can pack on.
- rbanffy 15y agoPutting a good chunk of memory between the processor and the external memory bus would allow interconnection through a much faster bus than the external one, reducing the penalty of a cache miss.
- sliverstorm 15y agoThe two of you are arguing about different things. You are arguing the point of increasing cache to reduce misses. The other guy is arguing that increasing cache size will degrade cache performance as a unit. These are distinct arguments.