From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (19 January 2023): secondary cache L2 cache level 2 cache level two cache second level 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)
secondary cache L2 cache level 2 cache level two cache second level 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)
