Intel® Processor and Intel® Core™ i3 N-Series

Datasheet, Volume 1 of 2

ID 759603
Date 01/04/2023
Version 001
Document Table of Contents

IA Core Level 1 and Level 2 Caches

The 1st level cache is divided into a data cache (DFU) and an instruction cache (IFU). The processor 1st level cache size is 32KB for data and 64KB for instructions. The 1st level cache is an 8-way associative cache.

The 2nd level cache holds both data and instructions. It is also referred to as mid-level cache or MLC. The processor 2nd level cache size is up to 4 MB and is a 20-way non-inclusive associative cache.

Processor Cache Hierarchy

Notes:
  1. L1 Data cache (DCU) - 32KB (per core)
  2. L1 Instruction cache (IFU) - 64KB (per core)
  3. MLC - Mid Level Cache - 2MB (per 4 core)
  4. LLC - Last level cache - 6MB