15 years of FP64 segmentation, and why the Blackwell Ultra breaks the pattern
fp64enjoyer Thursday, February 19, 2026
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The article discusses the debate around the use of 64-bit floating-point (FP64) arithmetic in modern computing, exploring the trade-offs between performance, precision, and power efficiency. It examines the differences in FP64 support across various hardware and software platforms, highlighting the challenges and considerations for developers working with high-performance computing applications.
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