Re: Why VAX Was the Ultimate CISC and Not RISC

On Mon, 3 Mar 2025 17:53:35 -0000 (UTC), Thomas Koenig wrote:

If your aim is small code size, it is better to compare output compiled
with -Os.

Then it becomes an artificial benchmark, trying to minimize code size at
the expense of real-world performance.

Remember, VAX was built for real-world use, not for academic benchmarks.