Why are the optimization settings not what the docs say they should be

[Andy Falanga (afalanga)]

> 
> I think this is a bug in GCC but not sure where.
> It is possible that the output returned by --help is not correct, see
> https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=60481
> It is also possible that the documentation is outdated.
> 
> The only way to be sure is to look at the source code and see what is
> actually being enabled/disabled. I would suggest to open a bug report
> and add there as much info as you can find.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Manuel.

A bug has been filed.  Link: https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=61588

Andy