4-Core CPU Architecture with Dual Cache and MMU

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Four-core CPU architecture with independent instruction and data caches per core, unified L2 cache, and memory management unit for virtual-to-physical address translation. Each core contains registers, ALU, and barrel shifter, with instruction and data flows managed through a centralized core controller and control unit. The MMU sits between the L2 cache and RAM, enabling protected memory access and address translation across all four cores. This design demonstrates cache hierarchy optimization and memory protection essential for modern multi-core processors. Fork this diagram on Diagrams.so to customize core counts, cache sizes, or add additional memory subsystems for your architecture documentation.

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What does a 4-core CPU architecture with L1 and L2 caches and an MMU look like?

A 4-core CPU architecture features four independent cores, each with registers, ALU, barrel shifter, and private L1 instruction and data caches. All cores connect to a core controller and control unit, which manage access to a shared L2 data cache. The MMU translates virtual addresses to physical addresses before RAM access, enabling memory protection and efficient multi-core operation.

4-Core CPU Architecture with Dual Cache and MMU

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Domain: Electrical EngineeringAudience: Computer architects and embedded systems engineers designing multi-core processors
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