Cache memory is a vital part of a PC's performance and efficiency. However, you can't directly control how much cache you'll have available, and are only able to clear it when it gets too full.

A CPU cache memory is normally divided into different levels (L1 cache, L2 cache, and L3 cache). The farther from the CPU, the bigger is the cache size and higher is the access time. So, an L2 cache ...

AMD introduced its 3D V-Cache technology in 2022, with a new packaging solution that stacks additional layers of cache memory on top of the CPU.

However, because we all assume Intel's Nova Lake CPUs will therefore be killer for gaming, simply adding cache memory isn't a guarantee of better frame rates.

Cache is effective as this memory tends to be used more frequently and some operations are often repeated during computation.

AMD's memory bus and cache architecture is highly optimised for low latency, but it's yet to be seen if Nova Lake will match AMD by that measure.