L2 cache LastModified: Tuesday, October 30, 2001
Short for Level 2 cache, cache memory that is external to the microprocessor. In general, L2 cache memory, also called the secondary cache, resides on a separate chip from the microprocessor chip. Although, more and more microprocessors are including L2 caches into their architectures.
PC secondary cache reference guide  Looks at the secondary cache on the PC motherboard. Describes how the cache works in detail. Discusses cache characteristics, timing, technology types, packaging, and structures. "Layers" of Cache Description of Level 2 and 3 cache, as well as disk and peripheral cache. This page is from "The PC Guide". Cache Characteristics Describes the different features of the level 2 cache. This page is from "The PC Guide". Cache Structure and Packaging Describes the different types of packaging that cache is normally found in. Includes information about integrated Level 2, daughterboard, and motherboard cache, as well as COASt (Cache On A Stick) modules. This page is from "The PC Guide". Cache Transfer Technologies and Timing Describes the factors that directly influence the performance of the level 2 cache, including cache bursting and pipeline burst cache. Also included is information on system timing and a comparison of transfer technology. This page is from "The PC Guide". Function and Operation of the System Cache Discusses the principles behind the design of cache memory, and explains how the secondary (level 2) cache works in detail. This page is from "The PC Guide". Troubleshooting the Motherboard and System Devices Focuses on problems related to the motherboard and system devices, including the components of the motherboard, along with system devices such as the cache and I/O buses, the BIOS and CMOS memory, system resources, and features such as Plug and Play. This page is from "The PC Guide." Microprocessor Comparison Chart A cut-to-the-chase guide that compares and contrasts popular processing chips.	related categories: Caches related terms: backside bus cache CELP COAST L1 cache L3 cache Pentium microprocessor Pentium Pro tag RAM Processors L2 cache Products Shop here to Save Money on Processors at DealTime! Search by brand or type to find the best price across 100s of stores! Shop by Top Models: Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q9650 3.00 Ghz 1333mhz Fsb 12mb L2 Cache Lga 775 (BX80569Q9650) Boxed Processor 15 store offers from $329 - $548 Intel Core 2 Duo E8600, 3.33GHz, Dual Core, 1333MHz FSB, 6MB L2 Cache, Socket LGA775, Wolfdale 45nm ... (BX80570E8600) Boxed Processor 13 store offers from $200 - $456 Intel Quad-core Xeon Processor E5405 2.0 Ghz 1333mhz Fsb 12mb L2 Cache Lga771 2u Passive (BX80574E5405P) 15 store offers from $227 - $391 AMD Phenom II X3 Triple Core (705e) 2.5GHz Processor 512KB (L2 Cache) Socket AM3 - Boxed (HD705EOCGIBOX) 14 store offers from $127 - $215 Intel Processor, Xeon QC E5410 2.33GHz, 12MB L2 Cache, 1333MHz FSB, Passive, Box (BX80574L5410P) 14 store offers from $366 - $602