A certain processor uses a fully associative cache of size 16 kB. The cache…
GATE · 2019 · CS · Computer Science & IT
A certain processor uses a fully associative cache of size 16 kB. The cache block size is 16 bytes. Assume that the main memory is byte addressable and uses a 32-bit address. How many bits are required for the Tag and the Index fields respectively in the addresses generated by the processor?
- A.
24 bits and 0 bits
- B.
28 bits and 4 bits
- C.
24 bits and 4 bits
- D.
28 bits and 0 bits
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