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The x87 FPU implemented transcendental functions in microcode. Most instruction sets don't implement them. Mmicrocode is actually slower than software, since it
by pocksuppet 3mo ago
The x87 FPU implemented transcendental functions in microcode. Most instruction sets don't implement them. Mmicrocode is actually slower than software, since it doesn't get the benefit of things like branch prediction.