@nicbarkeragain Seems like the problem is that both options are badly written and it's a matter of luck whether the compiler optimises it or not.

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• URL: https://x.com/BenSimsTech/status/1947984883936354406
• Author: Ben Sims (@BenSimsTech)
• Posted: 2025-07-23 11:39:22

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@nicbarkeragain

Seems like the problem is that both options are badly written and it’s a matter of luck whether the compiler optimises it or not.
I wouldn’t encourage using muls instead of branches as a general rule, instead I’d be telling people to check their compiled code and adjust if needed

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