I am curious about the transcendental instructions, how are they implemented, and used, and if actually used
https://www.righto.com/2026/09/8087-tangent-cordic.html
They definitely were used back in the day, now the x87 isn't used much at all.
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https://www.righto.com/2026/09/8087-tangent-cordic.html
They definitely were used back in the day, now the x87 isn't used much at all.