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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
L3 cachetertiary cachelevel 3 cache
Antonyms / Antônimos
main memoryRAM

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cache de terceiro nível
Standard technical terminology used across Brazil
Portugal
cache de terceiro nível
Same terminology used in Portuguese computing contexts
Technical Communities
L3 cache / cache L3
Often abbreviated in both English and Portuguese technical documentation

Related Words

L1 cacheL2 cacheCPU cachememory hierarchycache coherencyprocessor architecture
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