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How to optimize for the Pentium family of microprocessors

Fog, 2000

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Online document, http://www. codingnow. com/2000/download/pentopt. htm

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This manual describes in detail how to write optimized code, with particular focus on the Intel Pentium® family of microprocessors and the assembly language. Most of the information herein is based on my own research. Many people have sent me useful information and …
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