Branch Prediction - How much does an if cost?
Explains CPU branch prediction using a railroad analogy, detailing how predictable conditional statements (if/else) can significantly improve performance.
Explains CPU branch prediction using a railroad analogy, detailing how predictable conditional statements (if/else) can significantly improve performance.
An introduction to CPU branch prediction, explaining its purpose and classic algorithms to understand modern research.
Analyzes the performance overhead of enabling integer overflow checks in compiled code, estimating a small penalty for most applications.