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@@ -765,6 +765,13 @@ FCMP & S & src2 & src1 & EQ/LT/LE & dest & OP-FP \\ \end{tabular} \end{center} +\begin{commentary} +The F extension provides a $\leq$ comparison, whereas the base ISA provides +a $\geq$ branch comparison. Because $\leq$ can be synthesized from $\geq$ and +vice-versa, there is no performance implication to this inconsistency, but it +is nevertheless an unfortunate incongruity in the ISA. +\end{commentary} + \section{Single-Precision Floating-Point Classify Instruction} The FCLASS.S instruction examines the value in floating-point register {\em |