Re: compiler natural boundary alignment -- MI400

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When compilers specify "natural" boundary alignment, binary data is aligned
on a boundary that is a multiple of the variable's length. This alignment
yields the best performance on at least most hardware, because it avoids
boundary crossings that can affect performance, e.g. cache line and page.

Paul Godtland (not speaking for) IBM Rochester, MN




                                                                                
                                                  
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Why does ILE align an integer variable on an address that is a multiple of
the integer's length?



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