CPU cache

[ˈsiː.piː.ˈjuː kæʃ]
nounpl: CPU caches
memória cache da CPU
1. A high-speed memory component integrated into or located close to the processor that stores frequently accessed data and instructions to reduce access time from the main memory
The CPU cache significantly improves processing speed by storing the most recently used data.
A memória cache da CPU melhora significativamente a velocidade de processamento ao armazenar os dados usados mais recentemente.
2. A smaller, faster memory buffer that acts as an intermediary between the processor and RAM
Modern processors have multiple levels of CPU cache, including L1, L2, and L3 caches.
Os processadores modernos possuem múltiplos níveis de memória cache da CPU, incluindo caches L1, L2 e L3.
CPU cache is a universal technical term used identically in both Brazilian and American computing communities. The term is rarely translated colloquially and is widely recognized among tech professionals in both countries. In Portuguese-speaking regions, while 'memória cache' is the standard translation, many professionals simply use the English term 'CPU cache' in technical documentation and conversations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
processor cachecache memoryL1/L2/L3 cache
Antonyms / Antônimos
main memoryRAMdisk storage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
memória cache da CPU
Standard technical term used in Brazil
São Paulo
cache do processador
Alternative technical term used in tech industry
Rio de Janeiro
memória cache da CPU
Standard term, same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
memória cache do processador
Portuguese variant using 'processador' instead of 'CPU'

Related Words

cache hitcache missL1 cacheL2 cacheL3 cachememory hierarchyprocessorRAM

Related Idioms & Phrases

cache hit - when data is found in the cache
cache miss - when data is not found in the cache and must be fetched from main memory
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