Cache Locality
LRU tends to exhibit good cache locality, meaning that it is more likely to keep items in the cache that are close to each other in memory. This can improve memory access patterns and reduce cache misses.
Is LRU the best Cache Eviction Policy?
Whether LRU (Least Recently Used) is the best eviction policy depends on the specific requirements and characteristics of the system. LRU (Least Recently Used) is often considered a good eviction policy in the following cases: