Flags in cpu_flags_ppc
| Flag | Description | Packages Using This Flag |
|---|---|---|
| altivec | Use the AltiVec/VMX instruction set | View specific flag page (cpu_flags_ppc_altivec) |
| vsx | Use the Vector Scalar Extension instruction set (POWER7 and later) | View specific flag page (cpu_flags_ppc_vsx) |
| vsx2 | Use the Vector Scalar Extension v.2 instruction set (POWER8 and later) | View specific flag page (cpu_flags_ppc_vsx2) |
| vsx3 | Use the Vector Scalar Extension v.3 instruction set (POWER9 and later) | View specific flag page (cpu_flags_ppc_vsx3) |
| vsx4 | Use the Vector Scalar Extension v.4 instruction set (POWER10 and later) | View specific flag page (cpu_flags_ppc_vsx4) |