Re: Optmize bitmapword macros calc (src/backend/nodes/bitmapset.c)

From: David Rowley <dgrowleyml(at)gmail(dot)com>
To: Nathan Bossart <nathandbossart(at)gmail(dot)com>
Cc: Ranier Vilela <ranier(dot)vf(at)gmail(dot)com>, Pg Hackers <pgsql-hackers(at)postgresql(dot)org>
Subject: Re: Optmize bitmapword macros calc (src/backend/nodes/bitmapset.c)
Date: 2024-01-29 22:23:57
Message-ID: CAApHDvqJA9FmiKS5zoRceGFKUY8Y8-pBXVoGVJKyvMPLy=k6SQ@mail.gmail.com
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On Tue, 30 Jan 2024 at 08:32, Nathan Bossart <nathandbossart(at)gmail(dot)com> wrote:
> I'm currently +0.1 for this change. I don't see any huge problem with
> trimming a few instructions, but I'm dubious there's any measurable impact.
> However, a cycle saved is a cycle earned...

FWIW, In [1] and subsequent replies, there are several examples of
benchmarks where various bitmapset functions are sitting high in the
profiles. So I wouldn't be too surprised if such a small change to the
WORDNUM and BITNUM macros made a noticeable difference.

A benchmark speaks a thousand words, however.

David

[1] https://postgr.es/m/CAApHDvq9eq0W_aFUGrb6ba28ieuQN4zM5Uwqxy7+LMZjJc+VGg@mail.gmail.com

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