Indeed, because C++ and Fortran get the money and time, and they're closer to the metal to begin with. Also, C++'s "Nasal Demons on UB" problem helps a lot. Bu

Indeed, because C++ and Fortran get the money and time, and they're closer to the metal to begin with. Also, C++'s "Nasal Demons on UB" problem helps a lot. But yes, OCaml is quite fast, and probably could be faster. Does it really beat C++ in all contexts? Probably not, but it's still pretty fast.