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0 pointspjmlp3y ago0 comments

Without atomics, lock free algorithms are required, which without adequate CPU support are very hard to get right.

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Lock free algorithms generally require atomics. The non-atomic RCs use other algorithms to eliminate or at least reduce atomics. The main detail is that the bulk of normal incr/decr's are non-atomic.

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0 pointspjmlp3y ago0 comments

Without atomics, lock free algorithms are required, which without adequate CPU support are very hard to get right.

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elcritch3y ago

Lock free algorithms generally require atomics. The non-atomic RCs use other algorithms to eliminate or at least reduce atomics. The main detail is that the bulk of normal incr/decr's are non-atomic.

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