Calloc-Malloc
September 15, 2024Computer-Networks
September 17, 2024Cache
| Question 5 |
A computer has a 256 KByte, 4-way set associative, write back data cache with block size of 32 Bytes. The processor sends 32 bit addresses to the cache controller. Each cache tag directory entry contains, in addition to address tag, 2 valid bits, 1 modified bit and 1 replacement bit.
The size of the cache tag directory is
| 160 Kbits | |
| 136 Kbits | |
| 40 Kbits | |
| 32 Kbits |
Question 5 Explanation:
It is given that cache size = 256 KB
Cache block size = 32 Bytes
So, number of blocks in the cache = 256K / 32 = 8 K
It is a 4-way set associative cache. Each set has 4 blocks.
So, number of sets in cache = 8 K / 4 = 2 K = 211.
So, 11 bits are needed for accessing a set. Inside a set we need to identify the cache block.
Since cache block size is 32 bytes, block offset needs 5 bits.
Out of 32 bit address, no. of TAG bits = 32 – 11 – 5 = 32 – 16 = 16
So, we need 16 tag bits.
It is given that in addition to address tag there are 2 valid bits, 1 modified bit and 1 replacement bit.
So size of each tag entry = 16 tag bits + 2 valid bits + 1 modified bit + 1 replacement bit = 20 bits
Size of cache tag directory = Size of tag entry × Number of tag entries
= 20 × 8 K
= 160 Kbits
Cache block size = 32 Bytes
So, number of blocks in the cache = 256K / 32 = 8 K
It is a 4-way set associative cache. Each set has 4 blocks.
So, number of sets in cache = 8 K / 4 = 2 K = 211.
So, 11 bits are needed for accessing a set. Inside a set we need to identify the cache block.
Since cache block size is 32 bytes, block offset needs 5 bits.
Out of 32 bit address, no. of TAG bits = 32 – 11 – 5 = 32 – 16 = 16
So, we need 16 tag bits.
It is given that in addition to address tag there are 2 valid bits, 1 modified bit and 1 replacement bit.
So size of each tag entry = 16 tag bits + 2 valid bits + 1 modified bit + 1 replacement bit = 20 bits
Size of cache tag directory = Size of tag entry × Number of tag entries
= 20 × 8 K
= 160 Kbits
Correct Answer: A
Question 5 Explanation:
It is given that cache size = 256 KB
Cache block size = 32 Bytes
So, number of blocks in the cache = 256K / 32 = 8 K
It is a 4-way set associative cache. Each set has 4 blocks.
So, number of sets in cache = 8 K / 4 = 2 K = 211.
So, 11 bits are needed for accessing a set. Inside a set we need to identify the cache block.
Since cache block size is 32 bytes, block offset needs 5 bits.
Out of 32 bit address, no. of TAG bits = 32 – 11 – 5 = 32 – 16 = 16
So, we need 16 tag bits.
It is given that in addition to address tag there are 2 valid bits, 1 modified bit and 1 replacement bit.
So size of each tag entry = 16 tag bits + 2 valid bits + 1 modified bit + 1 replacement bit = 20 bits
Size of cache tag directory = Size of tag entry × Number of tag entries
= 20 × 8 K
= 160 Kbits
Cache block size = 32 Bytes
So, number of blocks in the cache = 256K / 32 = 8 K
It is a 4-way set associative cache. Each set has 4 blocks.
So, number of sets in cache = 8 K / 4 = 2 K = 211.
So, 11 bits are needed for accessing a set. Inside a set we need to identify the cache block.
Since cache block size is 32 bytes, block offset needs 5 bits.
Out of 32 bit address, no. of TAG bits = 32 – 11 – 5 = 32 – 16 = 16
So, we need 16 tag bits.
It is given that in addition to address tag there are 2 valid bits, 1 modified bit and 1 replacement bit.
So size of each tag entry = 16 tag bits + 2 valid bits + 1 modified bit + 1 replacement bit = 20 bits
Size of cache tag directory = Size of tag entry × Number of tag entries
= 20 × 8 K
= 160 Kbits