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36 * Branch Prediction Helpers in RTE
39 #ifndef _RTE_BRANCH_PREDICTION_H_
40 #define _RTE_BRANCH_PREDICTION_H_
43 * Check if a branch is likely to be taken.
45 * This compiler builtin allows the developer to indicate if a branch is
46 * likely to be taken. Example:
53 #define likely(x) __builtin_expect((x),1)
57 * Check if a branch is unlikely to be taken.
59 * This compiler builtin allows the developer to indicate if a branch is
60 * unlikely to be taken. Example:
62 * if (unlikely(x < 1))
67 #define unlikely(x) __builtin_expect((x),0)
70 #endif /* _RTE_BRANCH_PREDICTION_H_ */