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> load-store is a less pressing matter than it was. I'd guess load-store with sufficient architectural registers is still an advantage if you're doing an in-or
by jabl 8y ago
> load-store is a less pressing matter than it was.
I'd guess load-store with sufficient architectural registers is still an advantage if you're doing an in-order design, as that allows the compiler to schedule the load as early as possible? Sure, for an OoO design which splits a load-op into separate micro-ops this doesn't matter.
- Symmetry 8y agoYes, for in-order designs all the classic RISC benefits are much more relevant.