MIPS Cache: Framework
| Property | Direct Mapped | N-way Set-associative | Fully associative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block placement | Only one block defined by index | Any one of N blocks within set defined by index | Any cache block |
| Block identification | Tag match with only 1 block | Tag match for all blocks within the set | Tag match for all blocks within the cache |
| Block replacement | No choice | Based on Cache block replacement policy | Based on Cache block replacement policy |
