SMRTR ProgrammingJul 20, 2025Hacker News

FFmpeg devs boast of another 100x leap thanks to handwritten assembly code

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FFmpeg developers claim a 100x speedup in a single function through handwritten assembly code optimization. The 'rangedetect8_avx512' performance boost showcases the potential of manual assembly coding, though it affects only an obscure filter. This update highlights the ongoing value of assembly optimization in modern software development.

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