x86 Internals for Fun & Profit • Matt Godbolt • GOTO 2014

Matt Godbolt explains modern x86 processor features like caching, out-of-order execution, and branch prediction to help write more efficient code.

This presentation was recorded at GOTO Chicago 2014. #gotocon #gotochgo gotochgo.com Matt Godbolt - Low-latency C++ Developer @MattGodbolt RESOURCES hachyderm.io/@mattgodbolt x.com/mattgodbolt linkedin.com/in/godbolt github.com/mattgodbolt xania.org ABSTRACT It's easy to treat the CPU that executes our code as a black box, but understanding what really goes on inside it can help you write more efficient code. In this talk, Matt will lift the lid on modern x86 processors. He'll explain some of their features and how the code you write maps to those features. He'll give examples of how to diagnose and fix performance issues. Topics covered include memory, caching, out-of-order execution and branch prediction. [...] Download slides and read the full abstract here: gotocon.com/chicago-2014/presentation/x86%20Internals%20for%… twitter.com/GOTOcon linkedin.com/company/goto- instagram.com/goto_con facebook.com/GOTOConferences #x86 #MattGodbolt #x86Processors #Processor #Programming #SoftwareEngineering CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUS Join this channel to get early access to videos & other perks: youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/join Looking for a unique learning experience? Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket at gotopia.tech Sign up for updates and specials at gotopia.tech/newsletter SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL - new videos posted almost daily. youtube.com/user/GotoConferences/?sub_confirmation=1