Computer Sciences > GATE 2014 SET-2 > Cache Memory
In designing a computer's cache system, the cache block (or cache line) size is an important parameter. Which one of the following statements is correct in this context?
A
A smaller block size implies better spatial locality.
B
A smaller block size implies a smaller cache tag and hence lower cache tag overhead.
C
A smaller block size implies a larger cache tag and hence lower cache hit time.
D
A smaller block size incurs a lower cache miss penalty.

Correct : d

Similar Questions

Consider a machine with a byte addressable main memory of 220 bytes, block size of 16 bytes and a direct mapped cache having 212 cache lines. Let the addresses...
#33 MCQ
The read access times and the hit ratios for different caches in a memory hierarchy are as given below: Cache Read Access Time(In Nano...
#584 Fill in the Blanks
A cache memory unit with capacity of N words and block size of B words is to be designed. If it is designed as direct mapped cache, the length of the TAG field...
#592 Fill in the Blanks

Related Topics

No tags found

Unique Visitor Count

Total Unique Visitors

Loading......

Question Options

Contributed by: