If main memory was faster than CPU, would we still need interrupts?

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    Sage_sage New Member

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    If main memory was faster than CPU, would we still need interrupts?
     
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    Even then also interrupts are needed. There are some task which cannot be completed in one run. So they need interrupts.
    & for external devices like printers etc Interrupts are always required.
     

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