var a = [Array(100000)].map(_ => Math.random());
var ta = (new Float64Array(100000)).map(_ => Math.random());
for (let i = 0; i < 100000; ++i)
a[i] = a[i] + 1;
for (let i = 0; i < 100000; ++i)
ta[i] = ta[i] + 1;
--enable-precise-memory-info
flag.
Test case name | Result |
---|---|
array i/o | |
typedArray i/o |
Test name | Executions per second |
---|---|
array i/o | 2104.2 Ops/sec |
typedArray i/o | 3074.5 Ops/sec |
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:
[]
syntax, where each element is initialized with a random value.Float64Array
) using the same syntax as above.Pros and Cons
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:
Float64Array
might be a better choice.Other Alternatives
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These tools and platforms offer similar functionality to MeasureThat.net, allowing you to run and compare different JavaScript benchmarks.