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How do L1, L2, and L3 cache affect CPU performance?

When shopping for a new CPU, you're likely to come across many different CPU specifications, such as cores, clock speed, TDP, and manufacturing process. Another important aspect of CPU hardware is ...
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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 ...

AMD's 5-year-old Ryzen CPUs are popular again because RAM is too expensive

The Ryzen 7 5800X, which launched five years ago, is currently the top-selling CPU on Amazon UK, while its refresh, the 5800XT, sits in fourth place ...
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Intel's next-gen CPUs could deliver a 75% increase in L2 cache, which would be big news for gamers

If a Core i9 15900K tips up with eight Performance cores and 32 Efficient cores, we're looking at potentially 56MB of L2 cache. At least. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...