python / python/cpython

Optimizing BOLT flags

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Since Jan 15, 2025.

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Description

Feature or enhancement

This is a tracking issue for discussion on determining the optimal flags for BOLT to improve performance.

Tuning the flags is mentioned in https://github.com/python/cpython/issues/101525, but doesn't feel like a blocker for stabilization.

Linked PRs
  • gh-128849
  • gh-128850

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