Is that enough or do I need 4MB?
2006-10-29 17:02:47 · 10 answers · asked by Erik L 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
I am deciding between a Macbook and a Macbook pro which has 4MB and I'm not sure if 2 is enough or if I will need 4. I will be using Adobe Premiere to edit videos all the time.
2006-10-29 17:17:50 · update #1
l2 cache is the primary storage & transition memory storage area of the cpu or processor, before the ram
it's built in into the processor & the greater the cache the faster your applications run, in other words faster processing
4 mb l2 cache in a notebook (or desktop) is a very recent phenomenon., only the intel core 2 duo processors of family t7x00 have 4 mb l2 cache., the t5x00 series has 2 mb !
application dependant, for gaming & multitasking, sure the t7200 is an awesome processor @ 2,0 ghz, 667 mhz fsb, 4 mb l2 cache
the t7400 & t7600 are even faster, but the price differential is not justified i feel
i would be happy with the t7200 !
>> happy computing
2006-10-29 17:26:43 · answer #1 · answered by sεαη 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The L2 cache memory is the embedded memory on your CPU Chip. The current series of Core 2 CPU for laptops comes with 2 MB only.
Typically the cache memory helps to boost system performance and 2MB should be sufficient for most mobile processing purposes.
If you are a hardcore *pardon the punt* user, you may want to upgrade your RAM and HDD instead since changing the CPU chip is going to be more costly. Besides, you have to make sure your laptop motherboard supports the 4MB CPU models if there are any.
2006-10-29 17:10:17 · answer #2 · answered by BunsTTech 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cache is memory reserved for the cpu.
Some chips have only had 16K cache.
Fairly recent cpus have 1 MB L2 cache for quick cpu access.
That is certainly fine. As far as system memory for a laptop the most common are 256MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB and 4GB. I only suggest 4 GB if you are doing CAD, heavy gamer or video editing. Below is an article on Level 2 Cache
2006-10-29 17:08:18 · answer #3 · answered by Robert Miller 95670 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
2mb L2 Cache
2016-12-10 20:12:40 · answer #4 · answered by magallanes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
L2 Cache is basically a little bit of really really fast memory that helps the processor perform better. It depends on what you're using the computer for, if you need fast a fast processor or not. For most users nowadays I'd just go with the cheaper one, unless you want to play demanding 3D games on your laptop.
2006-10-29 17:08:19 · answer #5 · answered by Enrique C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your computer has RAM which is pretty fast the access and then it's got a cache which is smaller and built in to the processor. It's where it puts the data that it's currently working on. Then after it's done with it it stores it in RAM. You don't need 4MB, but 4MB is a little plus. The interesting thing is the cache size is processor dependent. A 4MB cache will probably be on a more expensive processor.
2006-10-29 17:10:59 · answer #6 · answered by To Be Free 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
L2 cache is usually on the processor. I am not sure if you can add more. But 2MB must be usually enough. Depends on the usage though.
HTH
2006-10-29 17:10:37 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
L2 cache is use when the computer use the most for access programs so buttom line dont even worry about.
2006-10-29 17:16:27 · answer #8 · answered by Cyber Superman (Man of Steel) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 MB is the limit for Level 2 cache, if it's too large it may slow down the CPU, since it needs to search more locations for the data needed. It's typically found on the motherboard. On newer processors it is on the CPU itself and the cache on the motherboard becomes Level 3 cache.
2006-10-29 17:15:39 · answer #9 · answered by Kainoa 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you want a gaming laptop then look into Asus notebooks. Alienware is great to but quite a bit more overpriced than Asus.
2016-03-19 01:37:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋