Using 32-bit pointers on 64-bit Linux cuts memory use by 25 percent
The x32 ABI allows applications to use 32-bit pointers while retaining 64-bit registers, reducing RAM usage significantly without sacrificing speed.
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The x32 ABI allows applications to use 32-bit pointers while retaining 64-bit registers, reducing RAM usage significantly without sacrificing speed.