Secondary cache
memory management
(Or “second level cache”, “level two cache”, “L2 cache”) A larger, slower cache between the primary cache and main memory. Whereas the primary cache is often on the same integrated circuit as the central processing unit (CPU), a secondary cache is usually external.
(1997-06-25)
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