How It Works: SQL Server 2016 SSE/AVX Support
SQL Server According to Bob
JUNE 6, 2016
As indicated, SQL Server 2016 added the use of SSE and AVX instructions in various code paths to improve performance. This post will outline SQL Server’s decisions around SSE/AVX or software algorithm use. SQL Server asks the CPU if it supports SSE or AVX in order to determine the level of hardware support present on the system.
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