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L2 Cache

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Short for Level 2 cache, cache memory that is external to the microprocessor. In general, L2 cache memory, also called the secondary cache, resides on a separate chipfrom the microprocessor chip. Although, more and more microprocessors are including L2 caches into their architectures.