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Re: [PR65768] Check rtx_cost when propagating constant


On 05/29/2015 12:32 AM, Kugan wrote:

     PR target/65768
     * cprop.c (try_replace_reg): Check cost of constants before
propagating.
I should have also noted, fresh bootstrap & regression test is needed too.

Thanks Jeff for the comments. I did a fresh bootstrap and regression
testing on x86_64-linux-gnu with no new regression. I will wait for you ACK.
Can you address the 3 issues in my prior message? I'll include them here for clarity:

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The "const_p" variable is poorly named, though I can kindof see how you settled on it. Maybe "check_rtx_costs" or something along those lines would be better.

The comment for the second hunk would probably be better as:

/* If TO is a constant, check the cost of the set after propagation
   to the cost of the set before the propagation.  If the cost is
   higher, then do not replace FROM with TO.  */


You should try to produce a testcase where this change shows a code generation improvement. Given we're checking target costs, that test will naturally be target specific. But please do try.

So with the two nits fixed and a testcase, I think this can go forward.
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