Question: Cache Layout: A processor has a separate D-cache and an I-cache. D-cache: 64KB, 4-way set associative, block size of 1 word, write-back policy I-cache: 32KB,
Cache Layout: A processor has a separate D-cache and an I-cache.
D-cache: 64KB, 4-way set associative, block size of 1 word, write-back policy
I-cache: 32KB, direct mapped cache, block size of 1 word The processor uses the LRU algorithm for its replacement policy.
Answer the following questions. Make sure that you account for all the book -keeping bits.
A word is 4 bytes
(a) Calculate the number of tag, index and offset bits for the D-cache.
(b) Calculate the number of tag, index and offset bits for the I-cache.
(c) How many bits are needed to implement the D-cache?
(d) How many bits are needed to implement the I-cache?
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