Originally posted on 30-November–0001 @ 12:00 AM Last Updated on (15-January-2023) Contents Do you know there are 2 ways to check the system’s cache memory or processor cache memory in windows 10? If you want to know these 2 methods, this article is for you.
So, if you don’t know how to check the system’s cache memory in windows 10, read on!
But before going to the methods to check cache memory, firstly, answer a few questions about it. Cache memory is located in the Processor of your computer. That’s why it is also referred to as processor cache memory. The idea behind providing the Processor with its Cache Memory is to store the most frequently used information required by the CPU in the Processor Cache.
But here, the question arises how processor cache memory increases the speed of your system?
The answer is Since the most frequently used data is readily available within the Cache, the Processor does not have to spend time accessing this information from the main memory (RAM) of the computer.
There are three types of cache memory in your computer labeled as L1, L2, and L3 Cache. And now that the basic information about cache memory is clear let’s discuss how to check processor cache memory.
Follow the steps below to find Processor Cache Memory size using the command prompt in Windows 10.
Note: You can also open the Command prompt by clicking on the Command Prompt (Admin) option.
The Task Manager in Windows 10 provides detailed information about the Processor installed on your computer, including L1, L2, and L3 Processor Cache sizes.
Highlights
Where is the cache memory located?
Comparison of Cache Memory and Main Memory (RAM)
Cache Memory Main Memory Processor Cache provides faster access to information, resulting in faster processing of programs and data on a computer. Whereas the main memory or RAM slows down the processing of data and programs on a computer. Processor Cache Memory is more expensive, which explains why fewer amounts of Processor Cache Memory are used in computers. On the other hand, RAM costs less and is much cheaper than cache memory. What are the L1, L2, and L3 caches?
How To Check Processor Cache Memory Size Using Command Prompt
How To Check Processor Cache Memory Size Using Task Manager
