Difference Between Virtual and Cache Memory in OS



In this post, we will understand the difference between virtual memory and cache memory in operating system −

Cache Memory

  • It helps improve the access speed of CPU.

  • It is a memory unit that improves access speed.

  • CPU and other related hardware helps manage the cache memory.

  • This is small in size.

  • It is used to store the most recently used data.

Virtual Memory

  • It increases the capacity of the main memory.

  • It is a method that involves the hard disk.

  • It is a slow process.

  • It is managed by the virtual memory.

  • The size of virtual memory is larger than that of cache memory.

  • Virtual memory stores the programs that can’t be stored in the main memory.


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