Design-Reuse

A Re-Usable Level 2 Cache Architecture

This paper presents the architecture of a high performance level 2 cache capable of use with a large class of embedded RISC cpu cores. The cache has a number of novel features including advanced ...
CNET

Level 2 Cache fails in Lombard PowerBooks

A number of discussion areas are harboring complaints of failing level 2 caches on Apple's Lombard PowerBooks. As noted by Marc P., for some, the PowerBook woks fine without the L2 cache, albeit ...
SlashGear

What's The Difference Between L1, L2, And L3 CPU Cache?

A CPU relies on various kinds of storage to optimally run programs and power a computer. These include components like hard disks and SSDs for long-term storage, RAM and GPU memory for fast, temporary ...
Ars Technica

Upgrading from 1 core to 2 core AMD Athalon

I have never upgraded a CPU myself and I'd like some advice from Ars. experts. I currently have an AMD Athlon 64 LE-1640 which I want to replace with an AMD Athlon 64 X2 4850e. Here is a comparison ...
Electronic Design

Hardware Compression Works at the Memory Cache Level

How lossless data compression can reduce memory and power requirements. How ZeroPoint’s compression technology differs from the competition. One can never have enough memory, and one way to get more ...