Dcache is a type of data cache used in CPUs, while CPU cache is a broad term that encompasses both instruction cache and data cache.
Dcache is specifically designed to store data that is frequently accessed by the CPU, while CPU cache includes both data and instruction caches.
Disk Cache:
Dcache is a memory cache used to store frequently accessed data in a computer’s memory, while disk cache is used to store frequently accessed data on a hard disk drive or solid-state drive.
Dcache is faster than disk cache as it is located in the CPU or near the CPU, while disk cache is located on the storage device which is slower than memory.
Memory Cache:
Dcache is a type of memory cache used to store frequently accessed data in the CPU’s cache memory, while memory cache refers to any cache that is used to store data in a computer’s memory.
Dcache is typically faster and smaller than memory cache, as it is designed to store only the most frequently accessed data.
L2/L3 Cache:
Dcache is a type of L1 cache, which is the closest and fastest cache to the CPU, while L2 and L3 caches are larger and slower caches that are located further away from the CPU.
Dcache is generally faster and has lower latency than L2 and L3 caches, as it is designed to store the most critical data for the CPU.
