L1 cache

[ɛl wʌn kæʃ]
nounpl: L1 caches
memória cache L1
1. The smallest and fastest memory cache located directly on the CPU processor, serving as the first level of cache memory hierarchy between the processor and main memory
The L1 cache stores frequently accessed data to reduce CPU latency.
A memória cache L1 armazena dados frequentemente acessados para reduzir a latência da CPU.
2. A type of embedded cache memory integrated into modern microprocessors, typically measuring between 8KB to 64KB per core
Modern processors have separate L1 instruction and L1 data caches.
Os processadores modernos possuem caches L1 separados para instruções e dados.
This is specialized technical terminology used universally in computing across both Brazil and the United States. Portuguese-speaking tech professionals typically use the English term 'L1 cache' or the Portuguese equivalent 'memória cache L1' interchangeably in technical documentation and discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
primary cachefirst-level cacheon-chip cache
Antonyms / Antônimos
main memoryRAMsecondary storage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
memória cache L1
Standard technical term used across Brazil
Portugal
cache L1
Often shortened in technical contexts
USA Tech Industry
L1 cache
Used without translation in international technical documentation

Related Words

L2 cacheL3 cacheCPUmemory hierarchycache misscache hit

Related Idioms & Phrases

cache hit - when data is found in L1 cache
cache miss - when data is not found in L1 cache
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