PackagesUse the Vector Scalar Extension v.2 instruction set (POWER8 and later)
| Use Flag | Description |
|---|---|
| cpu_flags_ppc_altivec | Use the AltiVec/VMX instruction set |
| cpu_flags_ppc_vsx | Use the Vector Scalar Extension instruction set (POWER7 and later) |
| cpu_flags_ppc_vsx2 | Use the Vector Scalar Extension v.2 instruction set (POWER8 and later) |
| cpu_flags_ppc_vsx3 | Use the Vector Scalar Extension v.3 instruction set (POWER9 and later) |