Benchmark: array vs Float64Array write performance

Script Preparation code:

var a = [...Array(100000)].map(_ => Math.random());
var ta = (new Float64Array(100000)).map(_ => Math.random());

AخA
 
var a = [...Array(100000)].map(_ => Math.random());var ta = (new Float64Array(100000)).map(_ => Math.random());

Tests:

array i/o

for (let i = 0; i < 100000; ++i)
  a[i] = a[i] + 1;

 
for (let i = 0; i < 100000; ++i)  a[i] = a[i] + 1;

typedArray i/o
for (let i = 0; i < 100000; ++i) ta[i] = ta[i] + 1;
for (let i = 0; i < 100000; ++i)
ta[i] = ta[i] + 1;

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Test case name	Result
array i/o
typedArray i/o

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Test name	Executions per second
array i/o	2104.2 Ops/sec
typedArray i/o	3074.5 Ops/sec

Autogenerated LLM Summary (model llama3.2:3b, generated 6 months ago):

Let's dive into explaining the benchmark.

Benchmark Overview

The provided JSON represents a JavaScript microbenchmarking test case on the MeasureThat.net website. The test compares the performance of writing to a regular JavaScript array (a) versus a typed array (Float64Array).

Options Compared

Two options are compared:

Writing to a regular JavaScript array: This involves writing values to an array using the [] syntax, where each element is initialized with a random value.
Writing to a Float64Array: This involves writing values to a typed array of 64-bit floating-point numbers (Float64Array) using the same syntax as above.

Pros and Cons

Regular JavaScript array:
- Pros: Wide support, easy to use, and widely adopted.
- Cons: Performance might be slower due to type checking and potential memory allocation issues.
Float64Array:
- Pros: Optimized for floating-point operations, reduces memory allocations, and can improve performance.
- Cons: Less supported than regular JavaScript arrays (not all browsers support it), requires more precise understanding of typed arrays.

Library and Purpose

In this test case, the Float64Array is used as a library to compare its performance with regular JavaScript arrays. The purpose of using Float64Array is to highlight the benefits of optimized floating-point operations in certain scenarios.

Special JS Feature or Syntax

There are no special JavaScript features or syntax mentioned in this benchmark.

Other Considerations

When choosing between writing to a regular array and a typed array, consider the specific use case and performance requirements:

If you need to perform frequent random access or caching operations on large arrays, Float64Array might be a better choice.
If you're working with small arrays or don't require precise floating-point control, a regular JavaScript array might be sufficient.

Other Alternatives

If you're looking for alternatives to MeasureThat.net, consider the following resources:

jsbench.com: A JavaScript performance benchmarking tool.
micro-benchmark.org: A platform for running JavaScript benchmarks.
testbench.js.org: A testing framework with built-in support for benchmarking.

These tools and platforms offer similar functionality to MeasureThat.net, allowing you to run and compare different JavaScript benchmarks.

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Let's dive into explaining the benchmark.

**Benchmark Overview**

**Options Compared**

Two options are compared:

1. **Writing to a regular JavaScript array**: This involves writing values to an array using the `[]` syntax, where each element is initialized with a random value.
2. **Writing to a Float64Array**: This involves writing values to a typed array of 64-bit floating-point numbers (`Float64Array`) using the same syntax as above.

**Pros and Cons**

* **Regular JavaScript array**:
	+ Pros: Wide support, easy to use, and widely adopted.
	+ Cons: Performance might be slower due to type checking and potential memory allocation issues.
* **Float64Array**:
	+ Pros: Optimized for floating-point operations, reduces memory allocations, and can improve performance.
	+ Cons: Less supported than regular JavaScript arrays (not all browsers support it), requires more precise understanding of typed arrays.

**Library and Purpose**

In this test case, the `Float64Array` is used as a library to compare its performance with regular JavaScript arrays. The purpose of using `Float64Array` is to highlight the benefits of optimized floating-point operations in certain scenarios.

**Special JS Feature or Syntax**

There are no special JavaScript features or syntax mentioned in this benchmark.

**Other Considerations**

When choosing between writing to a regular array and a typed array, consider the specific use case and performance requirements:

* If you need to perform frequent random access or caching operations on large arrays, `Float64Array` might be a better choice.
* If you're working with small arrays or don't require precise floating-point control, a regular JavaScript array might be sufficient.

**Other Alternatives**

If you're looking for alternatives to MeasureThat.net, consider the following resources:

* jsbench.com: A JavaScript performance benchmarking tool.
* micro-benchmark.org: A platform for running JavaScript benchmarks.
* testbench.js.org: A testing framework with built-in support for benchmarking.

These tools and platforms offer similar functionality to MeasureThat.net, allowing you to run and compare different JavaScript benchmarks.

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