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From: Lawrence D'Oliveiro <ldo@nz.invalid>
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Subject: Re: Why VAX Was the Ultimate CISC and Not RISC
Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2025 23:23:46 -0000 (UTC)
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On Mon, 3 Mar 2025 17:53:35 -0000 (UTC), Thomas Koenig wrote:

> If your aim is small code size, it is better to compare output compiled
> with -Os.

Then it becomes an artificial benchmark, trying to minimize code size at 
the expense of real-world performance.

Remember, VAX was built for real-world use, not for academic benchmarks.