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GCC can specialize . . .

[quote]Even MS's C++ compiler produces tighter object code than gcc does, one size fits all != optimized object code.[/quote]

GCC can be used to create processor-specific code also . . .

And how would you know MS's compiler is that much better anyways? Have you run formal tests?

[quote]Intel's x86 compiler can be compatible with gcc and it produces better object code than gcc.[/quote]

Of course it does - it was made by the same people who create the microchips and know exactly how they work!

Of course, if you have an AMD chip, it would be a different story - the code would no longer be optimal, because AMD chips are somewhat different from Intel chips =).

Now, if you run Gentoo, you're compiling for a specific processor. You'd probably get much better code that way than MS's compiler.

Besides, Microsoft's compiler is hardly an issue considering Windows itself is full of problems <_<.

Posted by: CobraA1   Posted on: 05/08/05 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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