- Feb 18, 2010
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With the pending release of AVX (SB and BD) and the future release of FMA (BD and Haswell), I want to better understand what benefits we can expect for various programs.
I have read that Win7 SP1 will include support for AVX, but the beta out now does not. Does this mean that any application developed for AVX use will not work unless you have OS support? And does OS support mean it will be used by OS layers and not just 3rd party applications?
Does the same apply to FMA instructions? Does it need OS support? I know most video cards use it, but that comes from the driver to my understanding.
Will FMA and AVX help gaming? video editing? productivity applications? graphic design? general OS features?
I have read that Win7 SP1 will include support for AVX, but the beta out now does not. Does this mean that any application developed for AVX use will not work unless you have OS support? And does OS support mean it will be used by OS layers and not just 3rd party applications?
Does the same apply to FMA instructions? Does it need OS support? I know most video cards use it, but that comes from the driver to my understanding.
Will FMA and AVX help gaming? video editing? productivity applications? graphic design? general OS features?