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> but it doesn't indicate anything about anything. Clearly not true. This is like when people say "IQ tests don't measure anything" but what they mean is "IQ t
by jackmott42 4y ago
> but it doesn't indicate anything about anything.
Clearly not true. This is like when people say "IQ tests don't measure anything" but what they mean is "IQ tests don't measure what I think you think it does"
You assume we are all incapable of understanding the nuance of the Benchmark game, maybe some of us are. Not all of us!
>The solutions across different languages don't even have the same algorithmic complexity. How can these possibly be compared?
You can compare anything you want. If you feel a particular languages solution is sub-optimal, you may go fix it rather than complain. There is no perfect way to compare language performances, this way is reasonable. If you know of a better way, set it up and do it.
- nindalf 4y agoBy all means use the Benchmark game if you’re under the impression it’s meaningful. But let’s not call this attempt to spin it as a measurement of energy consumption novel or worthy of a paper. Of course programs that execute fewer instructions and put the CPU back to sleep will consume less power. That’s obvious. I’m not that interested in debating whether gamed benchmarks measure anything useful. You’re saying they do. Let’s agree to disagree.