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ARMv7 vfp version

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Description

Using the ARMv7 target results in the compiler option -mfpu=vfpv3, yet some ARMv7 support vfpv4, for example theAllwinner H3 used in various single board computer. Could an additional ARM target be added for this feature set?

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Research direction

Start by locating the ARMv7 target configuration and the compiler-option handling that produces -mfpu=vfpv3. Compare the requested vfpv4 feature set with the existing ARMv7 support. Done means an additional ARM target can select vfpv4 for compatible ARMv7 hardware.

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Tech stack
c
Domain
hpc
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
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Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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