Sr. No.
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L1 Cache
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L2 Cache
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1
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L1 cache is some kind of memory which is built into the same CPU and it is the place where the CPU first tries to access.
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The L2 cache is another memory but instead of feeding the CPU directly, this feeds the L1 cache.
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2
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Smaller in size.
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Bigger in size than L1 cache.
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3
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This memory is built into the microprocessor.
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This may be either built into or may be on separate chip.
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4
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It is faster than L2 Cache.
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5
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It does not need refreshing.
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It requires refreshing.
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Saturday, March 30, 2013
Difference Between L1 and L2 Cache
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