| Bug ID | 1639 |
|---|---|
| Summary | GCC might generate Intel® AVX instructions for processors without Intel® AVX support |
| Product | DPDK |
| Version | unspecified |
| Hardware | All |
| OS | All |
| Status | UNCONFIRMED |
| Severity | normal |
| Priority | Normal |
| Component | other |
| Assignee | dev@dpdk.org |
| Reporter | nandinipersad361@gmail.com |
| Target Milestone | --- |
When compiling DPDK (and any DPDK app), gcc may generate Intel® AVX instructions, even when the processor does not support Intel® AVX. Implication: Any DPDK app might crash while starting up. Resolution/Workaround: Either compile using icc or set EXTRA_CFLAGS='-O3' prior to compilation. Affected Environment/Platform: Platforms which processor does not support Intel® AVX. Driver/Module: Environment Abstraction Layer (EAL).