a cache having an internal data memory is provided . the cache includes latching logic coupled to an output of the data memory and configured to latch data output from the data memory . the latch also includes determining logic responsive to a request for data , the determining logic configured to determine whether requested data currently resides in the latching logic . finally , the latch includes inhibit logic configured to inhibit active operation of the data memory , in response to the determining logic , if it is determined that the requested data currently resides in the latching logic . a related method for reading data from a cache is also provided .