Method and system for servicing cache line in response to partial cache line request

作者： David J. Harriman , Zohar Bogin , Zdzislaw A. Wirkus , Satish Acharya

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关键词: Cache algorithms 、 Page cache 、 Least frequently used 、 Computer network 、 Cache pollution 、 Cache invalidation 、 Computer hardware 、 Bus sniffing 、 Cache coloring 、 Cache 、 Computer science

摘要: A system is described for servicing a full cache line in response to partial request. The includes storage store at least one line, hit/miss detector, and data mover. detector receives read request from requesting agent dispatches fetch memory device that contains requested the agent. mover loads with returned forwards portion of by If specified subsequent contained within previously dispatched request, will send command forward another stored In embodiment, also write combining logic combine two or more consecutive requests meet defined conditions into single