Since both RAM and cache memory are made of transistors, why do we need cache memory if RAM (Random Access Memory) is already a fragile memory? Is it possible to use one type of computer memory for everything?

Since both RAM and cache memory are made of transistors, why do we need cache memory if RAM (Random Access Memory) is already a fragile memory? Is it possible to use one type of computer memory for everything?

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Systems Architecture

7th Edition

ISBN:9781305080195

Author:Stephen D. Burd

Publisher:Stephen D. Burd

Chapter4: Processor Technology And Architecture

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2PE: If a microprocessor has a cycle time of 0.5 nanoseconds, what’s the processor clock rate? If the...

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