Re: a common belief or a wrong C[++] compiler?

From: Relvinian (m_at_msn.com)
Date: 08/16/04 

Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2004 11:25:09 -0600

Beta,

I haven't been programming in assembler as long as I have in C/C++ (because
that has been my profession for 12 years now) but I do know that a WELL
written c/c++ code can't be optimized that much in assembler. Yes, you can
get more performance from hand written assembly code but not from 2x to 12x.

Now, if you would have said up to 12x, then I might believe you but with
stating a lower limit (like 2x), I will dispute that claim anytime with
anyone!!

Relvinian

"beta" <beta@s.l> wrote in message
news:htvph0la6h9otq11bnr43t4oae1ujvk2mj@4ax.com...
> It seems I have heard that assembly is useless because "the compilers
> make a very good work and soon humans can't exceed compiler
> optimisation".
> If it is true why I poor beginner that know 1/2 of instruction set of
> the cpu can improve all the C[++] version of function or procedure
> from min. 2x to 12x (until now)?
> Is it the case I have the wrong C[++] compiler?

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