An N-set associative cache organization is disclosed. The cache organization comprises a plurality of SRAMs, wherein the data within the SRAMs such that a first 1/N of a plurality of cache lines is within a first portion of the plurality of SRAMs and last 1/N portion of the plurality of cache lines is within a last portion plurality of SRAMs. By using this method for organizing the caches, power can be reduced. Given an N-way set associative cache, in this method provides up to 1/N power reduction in the data portions of the SRAMs.

 
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