1
Q
What is cache?
A
Small fast memory on or close to the CPU
2
Q
What is cache used for?
A
Temporary storage to provide quick access to frequently used instructions to increase performance
3
Q
What does having a higher cache mean?
A
More storage space for frequently used instructions, CPU has to complete fewer FDE cycles to RAM. This increases general performance.
4
Q
What is RAM?
A
Volatile primary storage connected to the CPU that holds the data/instructions that are currently in use. It has incredibly fast speeds. It can be read & written from. Much larger capacity compared to ROM but much smaller capacity compared to most secondary storage devices.
5
Q
What is an Instruction Set?
A
A list of (machine code) commands that can be processed by the CPU
