third-level cache
[/θɜːrd ˈlevəl kæʃ/]
nounpl: third-level caches
cache de terceiro nível
1. A type of computer memory cache that is larger and slower than L1 and L2 caches but faster than main RAM, typically integrated into the CPU or on the same die, serving as an intermediate storage level between the processor and system memory
Modern processors often include a third-level cache to reduce latency when accessing main memory.
Processadores modernos frequentemente incluem um cache de terceiro nível para reduzir a latência ao acessar a memória principal.
2. In computing architecture, the tertiary cache level (L3) that stores frequently accessed data and instructions to improve overall system performance
The CPU's third-level cache has a capacity of 8MB, allowing for faster data retrieval.
O cache de terceiro nível da CPU tem uma capacidade de 8MB, permitindo recuperação de dados mais rápida.
This is a highly specialized technical term used primarily in computer hardware discussions and academic computing contexts. It is used identically in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese, as well as in English-speaking technical communities worldwide. The abbreviation 'L3 cache' is often preferred in technical documentation across all languages.
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