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Apple Computing Products:
macOS - Notebook Hardware
12 inch Powerbook
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<blockquote data-quote="Avalon" data-source="post: 46902" data-attributes="member: 5184"><p>L2 cache is on-die, means physically part of the processor, and runs at CPU speed.</p><p>L3 cache is close to the CPU, but outside of it, so it runs at a slower speed.</p><p></p><p>Allthough L3 cache is still a benefit (that's why a PowerMac G4 is always faster than e/iMac with the same CPU speed) it makes the computer more expensive, and, important for laptops, needs a little more space on the mainboard.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Avalon, post: 46902, member: 5184"] L2 cache is on-die, means physically part of the processor, and runs at CPU speed. L3 cache is close to the CPU, but outside of it, so it runs at a slower speed. Allthough L3 cache is still a benefit (that's why a PowerMac G4 is always faster than e/iMac with the same CPU speed) it makes the computer more expensive, and, important for laptops, needs a little more space on the mainboard. [/QUOTE]
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