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The legend of “x86 CPUs decode instructions into RISC form internally” (2020)
A dive into what x86 instruction are decoded into various processors, to determine the truth of the idea that they're just RISC-like internally.
- Points
- 187
- HN comments
- 181
- Submissions
- 1
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- 0 commenters
Systems & PerformanceHardware & Electronics2023
On Hacker News
| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2023 | The legend of “x86 CPUs decode instructions into RISC form internally” (2020) by segfaultbuserr | 187 | 181 |