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$3\mathrm{.}2$ Discuss the role of cache memory in computer systems, focusing on its architecture, organization, and operation. Compare different cache designs, like fully associative, direct mapped, and set associative caches, highlighting their advantages, disadvantages, and typical uses. Explore the cache system of the Pentium $ox$ processor, including its features and modes, and how it ensures cache consistency. Finally, analyze how cache memory influences system performance and the considerations in designing cache systems in modern computing. $(30)$