Question:
Format of Memory Address for Various Cache Organizations
Consider a byte-addressable computer with 24-bit addresses, a cache capable of storing a total of 64KB of data, and blocks of 32 bytes. Show the format of a 24-bit memory address for:
A. Direct Mapped Cache: word, block, tag (number of bits in decimal)
B. Fully Associative Cache: word, tag (number of bits in decimal)
C. 4-way set Associative Cache: word, set, tag (number of bits in decimal)